Deportation is not the solution

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More people than ever before are living with HIV in the UK and new infections continue…

International students of the University of Westminster living in London condemn the UK government’s policy to deport HIV positive victims back to their countries.

“This is not the solution to the problem”, said George, 27 a student of computer science from Brazil living in London.

And “The money spent to send people back home should be utilized to create a programme to help people.”

Started on 1st December 1988 today is World’s Aids Day and “Britain is criticised for deporting HIV patients,” read a report on one of the London newspapers The Guardian.

According to the report, the UK has strongly supported the G8 pledge to get treatment to all people who need care in poor countries, yet it is sending people back who have been discovered with HIV.

Paul, a Journalism professor from University of Westminster said: “Aids is a worldwide problem you can’t solve it by drawing barriers”.

HIV is a serious long-term condition and people living with HIV often face discrimination. The prejudice needs to end.

Students from Greece Vasiliki and Elena said: “no matter where you live you have a right to be treated” and “If people work and pay taxes in Britain they need to be treated here”.

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The red ribbon is the international symbol of support for people suffering from AIDS. Wearing a red ribbon is a great way to raise funds and awareness.

Survey across the campus of the University of Westminster showed students are critical of the authority in the UK and would like people to be more aware of the problem rather than shunning the problem.

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