Indigenous Peoples and HIV/AIDS
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, New York, 7 August 2009 - Daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. On Sunday, 9 August, it will be the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous People. Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro will lead the observance of the day at the UN Headquarters on Monday. This year the focus will be on indigenous peoples and HIV/AIDS. In a message to mark the Day, the Secretary-General emphasizes the vulnerability of indigenous peoples to HIV/AIDS, noting that, It is essential that indigenous peoples have access to the information and infrastructure necessary for detection, treatment and protection. The observance will include a welcoming ceremony, a cultural performance and a panel discussion on this years theme. International Day of the World's Indigenous People website: http://www.un.org/en/events/indigenous/2009/ Secretary-General's message: http://www.un.org/en/events/indigenous/2009/sgmessage.shtml
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