Recently, the Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs issued Circular 09/2018/TT-BLDTBXH providing guidance on the process of assisting children affected by HIV/AIDS. The content issued aims to ensure the rights of children and support children affected by HIV/AIDS to achieve balance in life.
The Minister requests that the relevant organizations, individuals, and agencies must:
- Ensure the participation of children;- Ensure non-discrimination and non-stigmatization;- Ensure the confidentiality of information;- Any disclosure of information must be in the best interest of the children.
Furthermore, to ensure the above requirements, the responsible agencies must ensure health care programs for children; provide nutrition support, educational support; psychological support for children; along with ensuring social welfare; protecting children from abuse and violence; supporting related legal procedures.
For detailed guidelines, refer to Circular 09/2018/TT-BLDTBXH, which took effect on October 15, 2018.
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