Human rights of high-risk groups in prisons need to be ensured for HIV prevention – Inspector General of Prisons
Dhaka Ahsania Mission has taken initiative to increase awareness among the inmates and prison officials about HIV and AIDS transmission. Online HIV awareness training for prison officials and employees has started on 18th November 2021 under the “Prevention of HIV amongst the Most at Risk Prisoner in Bangladesh” program implemented by the Department of Prisons and Dhaka Ahsania Mission and supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General A.S.M Anisul Haque was present as the Chief Guest at the inaugural function of the training. Md. Abu Taher, National Program Coordinator (Drugs and HIV / AIDS) at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was present as a special guest. Iqbal Masud, Director, Health and Wash...