In the same way, I appeal to both men and women to be faithful to each other, but otherwise to use condoms. They must not be subjected to discrimination of any kind. They can live productive lives for many years. They are human beings like you and me. When we lend a hand, we build our own humanity, and when we remind ourselves that, like them, each one of us can become infected.
Nothing can prevent infection except our own behaviour.
We shall work together to support medical institutions to search for a vaccine and a cure. We shall mobilise all possible resources to spread the message of prevention, to offer support to those infected and affected, to destigmatise HIV and AIDS and to continue our search for a medical solution. And so today we join hands in the Partnership, fully aware that our unity is our strength. The simple but practical action that we take today is tomorrow's insurance for our nation. I have asked for your time to listen to this urgent message because there is no other moment but the present, to take action.