National Consultation on Children and AIDS Policy Framework

In India, an estimated 70,000 children below the age of 15 years are
infected with HIV. An even larger number of children whose parents
are living with, or have died of AIDS have had their childhood
redefined by HIV/AIDS.

The Government of India's `Policy Framework on Children and AIDS –
2007' seeks to broaden the focus of NACP - III to include and
address the specific needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS. This
Policy Framework adopts a rights based approach and provides a
mandate and framework for government departments at all levels of
governance, working for the welfare of children, to collaborate.

In the above context, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance is hosting a
National Consultation on June 26, 2008 with an objective to
disseminate and discuss implementation of the Policy and Operational
Guidelines on Protection, Care and Support for children affected by
HIV/AIDS.