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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• International News
South Asian Religious Leaders Set Up Multi-Faith Council to Fight AIDSJuly 15, 2004 Today at the 15th International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, leaders of all major religions in South Asia set up an interfaith council to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and mobilize communities, especially the young. According to a statement from UNICEF, which is supporting the effort, the alliance includes senior representatives of the Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, Jain and Bah'i faiths. Islamic scholar Akharul Wasey, convener of the council, said the group's work will respect religious differences. The program's clerics will provide counseling, solace, information and moral support for young people in their communities.
Adapted from:Back to other news for July 15, 2004 Associated Press 07.15.04 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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