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What is HIV and AIDS?

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Why do we need a policy?<br />

“We cannot continue to tell communities to take<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> seriously if we fail to take action to protect<br />

<strong>and</strong> support staff in our own organ<strong>is</strong>ation”<br />

ACORD staff member Mozambique<br />

• To be a responsible employer.<br />

• It <strong>is</strong> a commitment to action.<br />

• To guide managers on how to deal with <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong><br />

<strong>is</strong>sues among their staff.<br />

• It helps employees to know what support <strong>is</strong> available to<br />

them.<br />

• Ensures all employees at ALL levels know what <strong>is</strong><br />

expected of them (stigma <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>crimination).<br />

Any other reasons?

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