The Association of Women Living With HIV in Nigeria has urged religious leaders to preach non-discriminatory messages within their congregations.
Under the leadership of their National Coordinator, Esther Hindi, the Association said this during an event held on Friday in Jalingo, Taraba State, marking the observance of International Women’s Day, IWD.
It underscored the significance of allowing women living with HIV to freely choose their life partners, citing advancements in HIV treatment that considerably diminished transmission risks and highlighted the pressing necessity to economically empower women living with HIV, enabling them to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
The association implored both state and national authorities to incorporate women living with HIV into social investment funds and conditional cash transfer programs, while also appealing to governments, donors, and stakeholders to prioritize and expedite funding for these pivotal endeavors.
– Opeoluwa Micheal-Ayobami
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