Human Touch India in collaboration with Walni High School organized mass rally to mark the World AIDS Day 2009 at the Walni School premises. The rally was part of the initiative for young people “Project YouthLIFE” (Youth Leadership in HIV Fighting HIV Epidemic) in rural Nagpur supported by MTV Staying Alive Foundation Award.
The rally, attended by over 900 students was flaged of by Mrs. Charulata Bijwe, Principal, Walni High School in presence of representatives from Human Touch India and the teachers of the school. Children highlighted the theme” Human Rights and Universal Access” through shouting slogans and placards.
Mitali Nandeshwar, Secretary of Human Touch India delivered a guest lecture on the need for young people to know about HIV and AIDS. Mrs. Rajeshwari Chelladurai also briefed the students on the family values.
Among those present at the event were Peter F. Borges, President of Human Touch India, Mr. Bijwe, President, Walni High School, Bharati, Meek Young from South Korea, and volunteers from Human Touch India. Human Touch India has been leading the responses for young people and has been involved in advocating for young people at various national and international platforms.
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