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Key Messages
Young people with HIV/AIDS should lead as full a life as possible and should
not be denied the opportunity to receive an education to the maximum of their
ability
!o learner may be denied admission to or continued attendance at a school or
an institution on account of his or her HIV/AIDS status or perceived
HIV/AIDS status
!o learner or educator with HIV/AIDS may be unfairly discriminated against
directly or indirectly
Individuals living with HIV need our support and understanding "ust as with
any other life threatening illness
#ersons living with HIV need to be respected and be treated with dignity
#ersons living with HIV/AIDS need to be respected and treated with dignity
It is possible for them to lead a normal and healthy life
$hey have a right to education% accurate information% friendly health services%
and support and understanding from the community
AS& ' Do not be afraid to as( )uestions% to parents% teachers or someone you
trust
*eferences+ ,ebsites
wwwwi(ipediacom
wwwcaseylifes(illsorg
wwwdist-./(-/ilus
wwwsexualityanduca
www(eep(idshealthycom
wwwunescoorg/education
wwwunesdocunescoorg
wwwlifes(ills0(idscom