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world. He added that young people have the onerous responsibility of fighting against this disease not only for their own sake but for the sake of humanity as well. They have to play a stellar role preventing the spread of this disease as well as the spread of substance abuse in their respective countries. The Govenor exhorted the young people to become role models in their countries in providing care, support and treatment services to those infected and affected by the HIV virus and similarly work for rehabilitation of drug addicts. He lauded the CYP Asia Centre in organising the workshop on such an important theme which is affecting millions of people in the world. Dr. Kidwai stated that deep understanding, tolerance and active cooperation was necessary for r ealizing the dream of one world where there will be free movement of goods and human beings.
In his welcome and introductory address, the Regional Director of CYP Asia Centre, Mr. Raj K. Mishra stressed the need for involving the youth in the planning and implementation of policies and programmes designed for young people in the field of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. He called upon the Youth Ambassadors to take up the gauntlet of halting the spread of the HIV virus and that of substance abuse in their respective countries. Mr. Hassan Shifau proposed a vote of thanks to all those present among whom were representatives of patner agencies, government officials, NGOs and the media.
The workshop is being attended by 30 participants drawn from all Commonwealth countries barring Singapore.