GCC embraces Gays of our lives
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
The motion, which was tabled by councillor Sergeant Kgosietsile of Marulamantsi ward, wants government to extend HIV/AIDS services, information and materials specifically to gay groups, who have previously been discriminated against or stigmatised.
“The Ministry of Health should provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS education, sensitisation training for health care workers, and stigma and discrimination-free services to gay groups,” he said. He also wants the decriminalisation of same-sex sexual relationships in order to eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with these and also for gay rights issues to be included in the curriculum of health care workers at training level.
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