Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

“The only reason people are still dying of AIDS is the inequalities in society, and all these come together to make them more at risk,” Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, said. “Criminalizing laws chase people away from life-saving treatment and need to be removed.” Commemorated on 1 March, Zero Discrimination Day aims at emphasizing…

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Egypt bans Hajj for obese people

Egypt bans Hajj for obese people

File photo Egypt has banned Hajj for people suffering from various diseases including obesity. According to Arab media, the Egyptian authorities have decided not to accept Hajj requests from people suffering from various diseases, including obesity. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Interior, people suffering from various diseases including obesity cannot submit Hajj applications. According…

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Shooting incidents in Florida, 3 people including a journalist and a girl were killed

Shooting incidents in Florida, 3 people including a journalist and a girl were killed

Photo courtesy of Foreign Media There have been various shooting incidents in Orlando, Florida. According to a foreign news agency, 3 people including a journalist and a girl were killed and 2 were injured in the shooting incidents. According to the authorities, 2 local TV journalists were shot while covering an incident. The police have…

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