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Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 26th April will have a discussion on the proposed legislation by Goa Govt. on mandatory pre-marital HIV testing. Positive People an NGO working on issues of HIV-AIDS will make a presentation on the possible advantages and disadvantages of such legislation if enacted. The discussion will cover issues such as the Supreme Courts decision regarding right to marry, whether such legislation will help protect the Institution of marriage and protect innocent victims especially Women / Children. and to what extent will it inculcate responsible sexual behaviour among the masses. The discussion will also examine whether the proposed legislation has the potential to violate the civil rights and confidentiality of the infected person. Will it result in the misuse of the law by people and promote bribing for a negative HIV certificate. What about couples that marry outside Goa , as other states do not have such law and how do the NACO guidelines respond to mandatory testing are some of the questions that will be tackled during the session. Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public. Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.65/- to cover printing and mailing costs. Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 252660 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Lillian D'Costa. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY BALCAO BOOKLET :Now available for RS.70/- only Buy your personal copy and gift one to your relatives, neighbours and friends. The information handbook that is a must in every Goan home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
