Imphal, May 8 : Observing World AIDS Orphans Day, a number of children took out a rally at Singjamei today besides offering light to the souls of children killed by AIDS.
After the main rally, the main function of the observance was held at the office of the FXB India Suraksha, Manipur Branch at Singjamei.
The function was graced by Singjamei Ward No 16 Councillor Meisnam Subash, MACS joint director Abhiram Mongjam, secretary general of Organisation for Salvation of Man Prem Konsam and executive director of Human Rights Law Network Manipur Meihoubam Rakesh as presidium members.
Speaking at the occasion, Abhiram Mongjam said till March this year 1914 children living with HIV have been registered in ART centres.
However, a large percentage of these children who have the benefits of ART suffer from irregular consumption of ART drugs.
Saying that children are future pillars of a nation, he asserted that it was the responsibility of every section of the society to take care for the health of children.
As such, no one should harbour any thought of discrimination against children living with HIV.
He further observed that the problem of HIV/AIDS was not exclusively medical but rather it was a political and economic issue.
Efforts were being made to open link ART centres in Manipur under the third phase of NACO's programme Abhiram said Once these link ART centres were opened, the problem of people requiring ART would be certainly mitigated.
Rakesh Meihoubam observed that Juvenile Justice Boards opened at district level under Juvenile Justice Care and Protection Act have not been functioning properly.
In addition to appointing members with little concern for the welfare of children, these boards lack fundamental supports, he noted.
Prem Konsam exhorted the people to strive towards providing required nutrition and education to "AIDS orphan" of Manipur without waiting for external funding.
Prizes were also distributed to the winners of the spot painting competition for children held under the theme "My Dream" yesterday.
Today's function of World AIDS Orphans Day was organised by FXB India Suraksha, Manipur Branch.
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USER study method decried
Imphal, February 9 : The All Manipur NGO Partners' Consortium on HIV/AIDS has condemned the 'situational analysis' made by USER Manipur reportedly without properly studying the activities undertaken by NGOs established under NACO and MACS in Manipur towards controlling AIDS in the State.
Speaking to media persons at its Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai office today, president of the Manipur NGO Partners' Consortium on HIV/AIDS Y Surchandra said that it took strong exception to the recent drive undertaken by USER Manipur at some Drop-in Centres, run by NGOs, working in the field of HIV/AIDS, in the name of situational analysis for it lacked authenticity and proper monitoring tool besides not giving prior information.
Situational analysis or research works conducted by any social organisation including the USER Manipur are welcome provided their works have definite objectives and follow correct process, Surchandra said while hinting at some hidden agenda behind the sudden drive undertaken by USER Manipur without permission of the relevant authority and without giving any prior information.
Because of all these reasons, partner NGOs of the consortium have decided not to extend cooperation to any such "unauthenticated drive" undertaken by USER Manipur in future, he informed.
Further, project staff involved in providing false information to USER Manipur without any knowledge of chief functionaries will be suspended, Surchandra said.
For any untoward affect resulting from media reports which seemed to be accusing NGOs without doing proper analysis of their operational mechanism about all published programmes, the USER Manipur should be held responsible, he asserted.
Speaking to media persons at its Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai office today, president of the Manipur NGO Partners' Consortium on HIV/AIDS Y Surchandra said that it took strong exception to the recent drive undertaken by USER Manipur at some Drop-in Centres, run by NGOs, working in the field of HIV/AIDS, in the name of situational analysis for it lacked authenticity and proper monitoring tool besides not giving prior information.
Situational analysis or research works conducted by any social organisation including the USER Manipur are welcome provided their works have definite objectives and follow correct process, Surchandra said while hinting at some hidden agenda behind the sudden drive undertaken by USER Manipur without permission of the relevant authority and without giving any prior information.
Because of all these reasons, partner NGOs of the consortium have decided not to extend cooperation to any such "unauthenticated drive" undertaken by USER Manipur in future, he informed.
Further, project staff involved in providing false information to USER Manipur without any knowledge of chief functionaries will be suspended, Surchandra said.
For any untoward affect resulting from media reports which seemed to be accusing NGOs without doing proper analysis of their operational mechanism about all published programmes, the USER Manipur should be held responsible, he asserted.
40 HIV kids get educational support
Imphal, January 19: THE MANIPUR Network of Positive People (MNP+) with assistance from different donors has provided educational supports to 40 children, who are victims of HIV/AIDS, said the official of the network in a function today.
Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, E Kunjakeshwore graced the flag-off ceremony of the educational support for the academic session 2009-10 held at MDU hall today.
Joint Director (Targeted Intervention) Manipur State Aids Control Society (MACS) Abhiram Mongjam presided over the function.
Kunjakeshore in his speech as chief guest said that Manipur is in the top list of HIV case in the country.
Being a poor society, the state lacks donors.
But it is very important to cultivate the sense of donating for the child victims of HIV/AIDS, he added.
He further said that around 12% of HIV victims in Manipur are children.
Out of these, many positive people are keeping it a secret due to the fear of stigma and discrimination.
Vice President, MNP+, Ajitshwor said that MNP+ is providing school uniform, text books, medicines and school fees to the victim children of HIV/AIDS with extended helps from many doctors.
MNP+ has so far provided educational supports to 900 child victims from different districts of Manipur since last year.
He further said that around 80% of the guardians of the child victims denied providing educational support to the victim children they fear of discrimination.
AMADA, CADA, AMSU, Romi Bags and many other individuals extended financial helps to the network while carrying out the activities, said Ajitshwor.
State Coordinator, UN (AIDS) Sushil Huidrom said that providing educational support to the child victims of HIV is a good step.
If they are not provided such facilities, nobody can say about their future.
But the questions that arise here is, how long can this support be given to them.
"Supporting them by forming a forum might prove useful," he said.
Abhiram Mongjam in his speech said that the issue of HIV/AIDS is a social, political and economical issue.
It is a good way to provide educational support in bringing social change in our society.
Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, E Kunjakeshwore graced the flag-off ceremony of the educational support for the academic session 2009-10 held at MDU hall today.
Joint Director (Targeted Intervention) Manipur State Aids Control Society (MACS) Abhiram Mongjam presided over the function.
Kunjakeshore in his speech as chief guest said that Manipur is in the top list of HIV case in the country.
Being a poor society, the state lacks donors.
But it is very important to cultivate the sense of donating for the child victims of HIV/AIDS, he added.
He further said that around 12% of HIV victims in Manipur are children.
Out of these, many positive people are keeping it a secret due to the fear of stigma and discrimination.
Vice President, MNP+, Ajitshwor said that MNP+ is providing school uniform, text books, medicines and school fees to the victim children of HIV/AIDS with extended helps from many doctors.
MNP+ has so far provided educational supports to 900 child victims from different districts of Manipur since last year.
He further said that around 80% of the guardians of the child victims denied providing educational support to the victim children they fear of discrimination.
AMADA, CADA, AMSU, Romi Bags and many other individuals extended financial helps to the network while carrying out the activities, said Ajitshwor.
State Coordinator, UN (AIDS) Sushil Huidrom said that providing educational support to the child victims of HIV is a good step.
If they are not provided such facilities, nobody can say about their future.
But the questions that arise here is, how long can this support be given to them.
"Supporting them by forming a forum might prove useful," he said.
Abhiram Mongjam in his speech said that the issue of HIV/AIDS is a social, political and economical issue.
It is a good way to provide educational support in bringing social change in our society.
Diaspora studies current situation
Imphal, Jan 11 : Taking part in a seminar held at RIMS Jubilee Hall today, marchers of Manipur Levy 2008 belonging to Manipuri diaspora studied the current conflict situation of Manipur and its associated problems.
The seminar held on the topic "HIV/AIDS, Human Rights and Social Psychology in the Conflict Situation of Manipur" was participated by many resource persons.
The morning session of the seminar was graced by Health Minister Ph Parijat as organising committee chairman of the Historic Peace March of Manipuri Diaspora O Churamani and MACS Project Director Dr Pramod, Gulapi and RK Ranendrajit as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Parijat observed that Manipuris migrated and settled outside Manipur in different periods of history as a continuing culture.
But after regaining independence from Burma (Awa), the culture of emigration and seeking settlement outside Manipur almost ceased.
The Minister further asserted that it's time for the all the Manipuri diaspora settling in different parts of the world including Indian States to look back to their roots and build up unity amongst all Manipuris irrespective of their place of settlement.
Other speakers also advocated unity among the Manipuris in the backdrop of various problems plaguing Manipur at present.
In order to bring peace in Manipur, it would be imperative for all Manipuris settling in different parts of the world to shoulder collective responsibility.
The peace marchers belonging to Manipuri diaspora were later treated with a cultural and musical programme at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in the night.
Shumang Leelas will also be staged by the artistes of the Manipur Shumang Leela Council at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen tomorrow afternoon, specially for the peace marchers.
The seminar held on the topic "HIV/AIDS, Human Rights and Social Psychology in the Conflict Situation of Manipur" was participated by many resource persons.
The morning session of the seminar was graced by Health Minister Ph Parijat as organising committee chairman of the Historic Peace March of Manipuri Diaspora O Churamani and MACS Project Director Dr Pramod, Gulapi and RK Ranendrajit as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Parijat observed that Manipuris migrated and settled outside Manipur in different periods of history as a continuing culture.
But after regaining independence from Burma (Awa), the culture of emigration and seeking settlement outside Manipur almost ceased.
The Minister further asserted that it's time for the all the Manipuri diaspora settling in different parts of the world including Indian States to look back to their roots and build up unity amongst all Manipuris irrespective of their place of settlement.
Other speakers also advocated unity among the Manipuris in the backdrop of various problems plaguing Manipur at present.
In order to bring peace in Manipur, it would be imperative for all Manipuris settling in different parts of the world to shoulder collective responsibility.
The peace marchers belonging to Manipuri diaspora were later treated with a cultural and musical programme at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in the night.
Shumang Leelas will also be staged by the artistes of the Manipur Shumang Leela Council at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen tomorrow afternoon, specially for the peace marchers.
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