Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2008:
As in other part of the world today, International Drug Users' Day was also observed in Manipur jointly by Community for Effective Response Organisation and Bright Age Group under the sponsorship of SASO and Orchid Project.
A signature campaign to ensure the benefits of the programmes and policies of the drug users and second line ART treatment among the HIV/AIDS affected population in Manipur was also launched to mark the occasion apart from taking out a rally participated by many drug users from Lamphel Sana Keithel to the office of SASO at Uripok.
Placards and banners with slogans like ' We are also human', 'Don't harass us', 'Instead of beating us up, provide us necessary treatment', 'Drug addiction is a disease', etc were carried by the participants during the rally.
After the rally concluded at the office of SASO, a group session was held during his many persons shared ideas and opinions on the rights and problems of the drug users.