AIDS Healthcare Foundation India Cares organised a ‘Safe Sex Awareness’ programme on the occasion of International Condom Day on 13 February at G B Road, Lajpat Nagar, Central Market and Great India Mall in Noida.
A part of the annual event organised by AHF globally, the Indian chapter attempted to promote condom use as a way to prevent new HIV infections and help people protect themselves and their loved ones from sexually transmitted diseases. Free condom distribution was done and rapid HIV testing and flash mob by a group of Delhi University students were other major attractions of the event.
The event was attended by Alka Lamba, the guest of honour, who said the word condom is still a taboo in our society and people hesitate to ask for them. ‘They should know that condoms are made for their safety. We should be loyal to our partners but those who come to GB road or have multiple sexual partners should take care of their and their loved ones’ safety,’ she said.
Nochiketa Mohanty, National Development Manager, AHF India Cares, said, ‘The international Condom Day intends to popularise the use of condoms. Condoms save lives.’
AHF India’s testing team conducted HIV testing, counseling and awareness while 40 DU students utilised the unique method of mobilisation through flash mobs on popular Bollywood numbers. They then distributed free condoms among those who were interested.
The event was organised in association with the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) and the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT), a non-profit organisation.
A part of the annual event organised by AHF globally, the Indian chapter attempted to promote condom use as a way to prevent new HIV infections and help people protect themselves and their loved ones from sexually transmitted diseases. Free condom distribution was done and rapid HIV testing and flash mob by a group of Delhi University students were other major attractions of the event.
The event was attended by Alka Lamba, the guest of honour, who said the word condom is still a taboo in our society and people hesitate to ask for them. ‘They should know that condoms are made for their safety. We should be loyal to our partners but those who come to GB road or have multiple sexual partners should take care of their and their loved ones’ safety,’ she said.
Nochiketa Mohanty, National Development Manager, AHF India Cares, said, ‘The international Condom Day intends to popularise the use of condoms. Condoms save lives.’
AHF India’s testing team conducted HIV testing, counseling and awareness while 40 DU students utilised the unique method of mobilisation through flash mobs on popular Bollywood numbers. They then distributed free condoms among those who were interested.
The event was organised in association with the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) and the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT), a non-profit organisation.