Uganda’s ‘Young Positive’ Pageants Aim To Reduce Stigma, Discrimination Of People Living With HIV
Associated Press: AIDS pageant in Uganda seeks to stem stigma, discrimination
“…[Tryphena] Natukunda was crowned Miss Young Positive during a boisterous affair at a Kampala hotel early Sunday, besting nine other contestants in an annual competition organized to enlighten people about the dangers of discriminating against people with AIDS. A similar competition is held for young men…” (Muhumuza, 9/25).
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