Human Rights and Students
HEC101V
Assignment 2
Unique Number:
888837
Student Number:
49844377
Section 1
Primary Newsletter
Dear Parents,
This letter will give you more insight to the policy regarding HIV/AIDS in a school settlement.
NATIONAL POLICY ON HIV AND AIDS FOR LEARNERS AND
EDUCATORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS AND
EDUCATORS IN FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
(10 AUGUST 1999 VOLUME 410 NUMBER 20372)
1. BACKGROUND
HIV and AIDS is one of major challenges to all South Africans. It is estimated that almost 25% of the general population will be HIV positive by the year 2010. In South Africa HIV is spread mainly through:
• Sexual contact
• Breast feeding
• Mother to child
In keeping with International standards and in accordance with education law and the constitutional guarantees of the right to a basic education, right not to be unfairly discriminated against, the right to life and bodily integrity, right to privacy, the right to safe environment and the best interests of the child.
2. PURPOSE / INTENTION OF THIS POLICY
To prevent the spread of HIV infection.
To demystify HIV & AIDS
• Allay fears
• Reduce stigma
• Instill non-discriminatory attitudes
Develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes inorder that they may adopt and maintain behavior that will protect them from HIV infection and to support infected and affected.
The policy provides a framework for development of provincial and
schools policies and strategic plans for implementation thereof
It further recommends establishment of health advisory committees
3. TARGET GROUP
• Learners and Educators in public schools
• Students and Educators in further education and training institutions • Broader school community
• Provincial and District officials
4. THE SALIENT FEATURES/KEY MESSAGES OF THE POLICY
4.1 Premises
Because of an increase of infection rates, learners, students and educators with HIV & AIDS will increasingly form part of the population of
schools
Assignment 2
Unique Number:
888837
Student Number:
49844377
Section 1
Primary Newsletter
Dear Parents,
This letter will give you more insight to the policy regarding HIV/AIDS in a school settlement.
NATIONAL POLICY ON HIV AND AIDS FOR LEARNERS AND
EDUCATORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS AND
EDUCATORS IN FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
(10 AUGUST 1999 VOLUME 410 NUMBER 20372)
1. BACKGROUND
HIV and AIDS is one of major challenges to all South Africans. It is estimated that almost 25% of the general population will be HIV positive by the year 2010. In South Africa HIV is spread mainly through:
• Sexual contact
• Breast feeding
• Mother to child
In keeping with International standards and in accordance with education law and the constitutional guarantees of the right to a basic education, right not to be unfairly discriminated against, the right to life and bodily integrity, right to privacy, the right to safe environment and the best interests of the child.
2. PURPOSE / INTENTION OF THIS POLICY
To prevent the spread of HIV infection.
To demystify HIV & AIDS
• Allay fears
• Reduce stigma
• Instill non-discriminatory attitudes
Develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes inorder that they may adopt and maintain behavior that will protect them from HIV infection and to support infected and affected.
The policy provides a framework for development of provincial and
schools policies and strategic plans for implementation thereof
It further recommends establishment of health advisory committees
3. TARGET GROUP
• Learners and Educators in public schools
• Students and Educators in further education and training institutions • Broader school community
• Provincial and District officials
4. THE SALIENT FEATURES/KEY MESSAGES OF THE POLICY
4.1 Premises
Because of an increase of infection rates, learners, students and educators with HIV & AIDS will increasingly form part of the population of
schools
Bibliography: Tutorial Letters Prescribed book- Teach Children about Health