00:00 In his opening remarks, Acting CEO of the TRHA Garth Alexander highlighted the importance
00:07 of access to education in the workplace and its role in reducing the stigma and discrimination
00:14 surrounding HIV and AIDS.
00:16 He said that one's status does not reduce one's contribution to the workplace or society.
00:23 HIV and AIDS advocacy officers Elisha Forjani and Keston Johnson facilitated the training
00:32 sessions.
00:33 The training focused on the role of the individual in creating a stigma and discrimination-free
00:38 environment for people living with HIV and AIDS and the importance of implementing policies
00:45 to protect such people in the workplace.
00:49 Both members were briefed on the national workplace policy for HIV and AIDS, which include
00:55 a framework for action that sets national standards for the management and reduction
01:01 of the spread of HIV in the workplace.
01:04 The training sessions were held at the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection's
01:09 conference room, Glen Road, Tobago.
01:12 Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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