UNITED NATIONS, United States: At a special event commemorating World AIDS Day, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) underscored the need to stop stigma and abuse against those living with the disease and to ensure that they receive the care, treatment and protection they are entitled to.

“Hatred and bigotry spread disease and – as the founders of this movement taught – silence equals death,” stressed Ban in his remarks at the opening of the event. “Tolerance and awareness help stop AIDS. Speaking out protects life.”

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