Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19:
In association with PHYLO, Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai, Integrated Women and Children Development Centre, Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai observed International Candlelight Memorial Day along with an advocacy meet on HIV/AIDS yesterday.
The day-long advocacy meeting was organised as part of the HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention programme being taken up by the Centre under the sponsorship of MSACS as well as in remembrance of victims of HIV/AIDS.
A group of people belonging to different walks of life including Government employees, social activists, Meira Paibis, teachers, local club leaders, sportspersons, etc participated in the meeting and expressed their grave concern over the danger posed by HIV/AIDS among the people and youths specially.
The meeting deliberated on the steps to be taken up to prevent further spread of the epidemic among he general population.
At the outset of the meeting, participants expressed their condolence for the victims of HIV/AIDS.
In the evening, candles were lit in and around the premises of PHYLO Club and RIAC-DIC, Chingmeirong, Yengkhoiba Bazar by RIAC staff and local populace.