Around 100 students from various departments and student associations such as National Social Service Scheme (NSS) and Josephs Aids Awareness Movement (JAAM) took part in the ‘AIDS awareness backwards march’ organised by JAAM. The march began from the campus and moved all the way till St Josephs Pre University College (SJPUC) on Residency Road.
“This has been the third consecutive year that this event is taking place. It was a very beautiful way in which this rally was executed in memory of Mrs Barbara Naidu who was the founder of JAAM. May her soul rest in peace,” said Dr Betty Daniel, department of Botany.
Students finally gathered at the SJPUC campus, formed a circle and sang melodious songs such as “Heal the world” and “We shall overcome”, along with a moment of silent prayer.
The organisers held that the backwards march signified the resolve that people must not show their backs to other people who are HIV positive.
Students held several placards which included slogans such as “AIDS is just a disease, not a curse” and “Let our motto be challenging, not escaping”.
The coordinator of the event, Renee D’Souza, from the department of Mathematics said, “So many students are now aware of AIDS and as they go out, they will spread the word and create more awareness.”
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