Sri Lanka

GENEVA/BANGKOK, 13 December 2019—UNAIDS congratulates Sri Lanka for achieving the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis. “Sri Lanka’s remarkable achievement gives me hope and shows that change is possible. It is clear that when a country ensures that services are accessible and stigma-free for women, including for women living with or affected by HIV, results follow that benefit women’s health, their children’s health and society as a whole,” said Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director.

According to the Ministry of Public Health of Sri Lanka, in 2018 all pregnant women diagnosed with HIV started antiretroviral therapy and 97% of pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis received treatment. The country has not reported any case of mother-to-child transmission of HIV since 2017 and the rate of congenital syphilis has been reduced to less than 50 cases per 100 000 live births in 2017 and 2018.

“The elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is the result of strong political commitment, a successful multisectoral integrated approach built upon the foundations of the public health system and technical expertise,” said Anil Jasinghe, Director General of Health Services in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka becomes the fourth country in the Asia–Pacific region after Thailand, Malaysia and the Maldives to be validated for eliminating vertical transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis.

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HIV activists in Sri Lanka are celebrating a landmark decision by the country’s Supreme Court that which prohibits HIV discrimination in education settings. 

Princey Mangalika, Executive Director of the Positive Women’s Network in Sri Lanka, said, “I would like to express my appreciation to the Supreme Court. This marks a momentously progressive step forward for the people living with HIV community in Sri Lanka.”

The Supreme Court issued the directive in response to a fundamental rights violation petition filed by Chandani De Soysa in February 2016. Ms De Soysa is from the rural community of Illukhena, Kuliyapitiya, in western Sri Lanka. She was left in difficult circumstances when she lost her husband last September. Ms De Soysa believed strongly that her five-year-old son was entitled to an education and tried to enrol him in the local school. However, the school system denied the boy entry because a rumour was circulating that his father had died of AIDS-related causes and that the boy was HIV-positive.

“I felt dead inside, when my child was not accepted into school, when my own neighbours discriminated against me without any human consideration, I felt lost,” said Ms De Soysa.

Even though it was a violation of her son’s human rights, Ms De Soysa agreed to him taking an HIV test. Although his status was confirmed as negative, the boy was still denied enrolment. Ms De Soysa visited a number of other schools in the area, but they all refused admission.

“It was not an easy decision to make, but I decided that for my child I would fight. I did not want any other parent or child to face such an unbearable situation,” said Ms De Soysa. With support from UNAIDS and the Positive Women’s Network, she filed her petition with the Supreme Court.

The court’s directive, which was released on 28 April, stated that the right to an education of children living with or affected by HIV must be upheld, based on the country’s constitutional directive of universal access to education for children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old.

The Supreme Court also went a step further, reminding the state of its obligation to take necessary measures to protect, promote and respect the human rights of people living with HIV. This is the first court decision in South Asia to make a general pronouncement recognizing the human rights of all people living with HIV and sets a precedent for future cases in Sri Lanka challenging HIV discrimination experienced in settings other than education.

“I would like to give a special note of thanks to all the people out there who offered their support in various forms, from money, food, scholarships, to a simple word of encouragement. I cannot express in words my gratitude for this kindness,” said Ms De Soysa. “My son has a dream to be a doctor one day and I hope he will be an HIV specialist.”

While Ms De Soysa has won the right for her son to attend his local school, she has decided to send her son to a private school, Trinity College in Kandy, which prior to the court’s decision had offered a full scholarship. The school is the alma mater of cricket champion Kumar Sangakkara, who has championed people living with HIV and visited the school to raise awareness of HIV as part of the Think Wise campaign, a joint initiative by UNAIDS, the United Nations Children’s Fund and the International Cricket Council.

“This is a great day for social justice,” said Steve Kraus, Director of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Asia and the Pacific. “Sri Lanka’s highest court has stood up in support of people who are being left behind. From now on, no child can be denied access to education based on HIV.”

There have been other cases of children being denied school admission because of their association with HIV, which have been settled through mediation.

HIV-related stigma and discrimination continues to prevent people from accessing key education and health services and reduces employment opportunities. Research conducted by people living with HIV in 13 countries in Asia between 2009 and 2014 found that an average of 12% of HIV-positive people surveyed reported exclusion from social gatherings and activities and 23% said they had been verbally insulted, harassed or threatened.

Sri Lanka’s legal milestone is a big step forward for the rights of people affected by HIV in South Asia. Sindh Province in Pakistan has a comprehensive HIV law, but there is no such protection across the country. India’s courts have ruled to recognize the right to non-discrimination in several specific contexts, including schools; however, a national HIV law has yet to be passed by the parliament. 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka (left) shaking hands with UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures. Credit: UNAIDS

The President of Sri Lanka has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to be “a champion in the AIDS response” towards achieving a shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.

“Sri Lanka is fully committed to health and to being a champion in the AIDS response,” said President Rajapaksa. “It is time to act. We will continue our efforts to support communities and people living with HIV.”

Meeting with the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures, H.E., President Mahinda Rajapaksa, stressed how inclusive approaches for and with people living with HIV as well as an increased focus on social protection are critical elements of the on-going Sri Lanka’s AIDS response.

Sri Lanka has shown impressive progress on ensuring free access to treatment for all people in need,” said Dr Loures. “We urge efforts to be continued, focused and scaled up, and for Sri Lanka to play a leadership role within the regional and global response to AIDS.”

The President also announced his commitment to take the issue of increasing access to health, development and responding to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria forward to the Commonwealth Summit that Sri Lanka will host in November 2013.

National HIV prevalence remains relatively low in Sri Lanka, estimated at 0.1% and, through support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Sri Lanka provides free access to HIV treatment for all eligible people.

UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures met and dialogued with civil society and community members during his country visit to Sri Lanka. Credit: UNAIDS/Jayalal

Communities at higher risk of HIV infections should be placed at the centre of the AIDS programme design and implementation in Sri Lanka. This was the central message highlighted through discussions between representatives of civil society and the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures, during an official visit to the country from 16-18 June.

While in Sri Lanka, Mr Loures visited several community-led programmes and met with representatives of key populations such as men who have sex with men, sex workers and women living with HIV. Through in-depth conversations, he listened to examples of focused programming in the country which have helped facilitate greater access to a number of HIV services for key populations, as well as significant network building.

National HIV prevalence remains relatively low in Sri Lanka, estimated at 0.1%, but the country is one of four in the Asia Pacific region that has shown up to a 25% increase in new HIV infections in the period 2001-2011. Higher levels of HIV are often concentrated around certain geographical sites and within communities at higher risk of HIV infection. According to national studies, in the city of Kandy for example, HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men is estimated to be at 4%—more than 40 times the general population average.

“In Sri Lanka—as more broadly in Asia Pacific and across the globe—we see that where communities are front and centre of the AIDS response, the greatest impact is achieved,” said Dr Loures, commending the programmes showcased during his visit. He highlighted how successful programmes have been initiated with key populations in Sri Lanka despite challenging legal and policy environments which criminalize sex work and same sex relations.

Speaking about the urgency needed to further scale such programmes across the country to stem rising HIV infection rates Dr Loures noted that, “Even in countries with low prevalence, we must maintain a sense of urgency to ensure responses and financing are focused to where they are most needed and that they are developed for communities by communities.”

Across countries that reported on AIDS progress in 2012, only 19% of HIV prevention spending was estimated to be for key affected populations. Despite that 25% of all new HIV infections in the region are estimated to be occurring among men who have sex with men, only around 1% of investments are directed towards programming among this community.

In Sri Lanka, community representatives are urging for much greater attention and resources to be given to ensure coverage and services are increased for people most in need.

“We have built a very successful network and we know what needs to be done, but we need the commitment and the resources to be able to increase programmes in size and scale so we can really make sure people are not being left behind,” said Lalith Dharmawardena, Executive Director of the Heart to Heart Organization, a network visited by Dr Loures set up to promote the sexual health and other human rights of Sri Lankan men who have sex with men.

UNAIDS Executive Director Luiz Loures met and dialogued with community members during his country visit to Sri Lanka.
Credit: UNAIDS/P.Wijayananda

Punitive legal and policy environments and subsequent high levels of stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV and key communities were also highlighted as presenting a major barrier to Sri Lanka’s AIDS response. Both sex work and sexual relations between men are prohibited by national laws, codes and/or policies. National surveys suggest that many people at higher risk of infection delay testing for HIV and coming forward for treatment because they are concerned by the implications of their identification and testing HIV-positive, and the confidentiality of their HIV status.

Princey Mangalika, President of the Sri Lankan Positive Women’s Network, underlined how normalization of HIV and key communities can have a positive impact on reducing stigma and discrimination. She also urged government and authority officials present at the community interactions to ensure greater participation of people living with HIV and from key communities in decision-making bodies and the national response. Ms Mangalika also thanked the government and the Global Fund for making antiretroviral treatment freely available to those who need it in Sri Lanka.

“We are seeing some really positive signs in Sri Lanka and we now need permanent spaces for women living with HIV and other communities,” said Ms Mangalika, whose efforts—both personal and those of her organization—won a Red Ribbon Award in 2012 for outstanding community based care and support programmes. “We need the authorities to listen more closely to particular community needs—women, men, transgender—and let us help lead. We know how to best reach people,” she said.

The visit of the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme to Sri Lanka coincides with his attendance at the Twenty-Ninth Board Meeting Board meeting of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria which takes place in Colombo on 18-19 June 2013.

US congressman Jim McDermott presents the Red Ribbon Award to Princy Mangalika, founder of the Sri Lankan Positive Women’s Network (PWN+) during the International AIDS conference in Washington, on 25 July, 2012
Credit: UNAIDS/Y.Gripas

Princy Mangalika knows what it’s like to be ostracized. Twelve years ago when she became infected with HIV, her house was torched, she was chased out of her village and her children were banned from attending school in Sri Lanka.

Ms Mangalika’s husband, from whom she got the virus, committed suicide unable to cope with the stigma and discrimination of living with HIV. Homeless and hungry, she didn’t know what to do or where to turn.

That was in 2001. Since those dark days, she has emerged from despair to become a role model and symbol of hope in Sri Lanka.

Ms Mangalika, 53, founded the Positive Women’s Network (PWN+), an organization that raises awareness about HIV prevention in Sri Lanka—particularly among women, works towards reducing stigma and discrimination and advocates for access to health care for women.

“Asian culture confines women to the house. They do not access necessary information, they are not aware about their rights, the public health aspect of their lives,” said Ms Mangalika.

“For example, when your husband goes abroad, or is away from the family for a long time, women here in Sri Lanka are not courageous enough to ask him to wear a condom. That culture and environment do not exist, making women more vulnerable,” she added.

Ms Mangalika’s organization is dedicated to creating a positive and empowering environment for women and girls. PWN+ also runs two drop-in centers to provide a safe, secure, confidential and stigma-free environment for counseling services, financial and emotional support.

“Most women become infected with HIV from their husbands. And in Sri Lankan society, the women shoulder the burden. They face stigma and discrimination from society and within their own families. The men act as if AIDS has nothing to do with them,” said Ms Mangalika. “Human rights are not broadly discussed, they are not part of the education system… women and girls are ranked much lower than men,” she said.

According to Ms Mangalika, the group’s biggest challenge is to convince the government in conservative Sri Lanka to implement effective education and HIV prevention campaigns focusing specifically at women and girls.

PWN+ has been working with the UNAIDS country office to campaign for the inclusion of women and girls in Sri Lanka’s national AIDS response.

At the XIX International AIDS Conference that took place in Washington D.C. in July 2012, the organization received the Red Ribbon Award for their outstanding community work in the response to AIDS.

“It was a great moment,” said Ms Mangalika. “It means that people in the United States are talking about a small group of women in Sri Lanka who are active in dealing with HIV. It has brought us more respect both internationally and from within our local society.”

Ms Mangalika’s believes this global recognition will play an important role in reducing stigma and discrimination against women living with HIV in Sri Lanka, a country which has a relatively low incidence of HIV, but where new HIV infections have increased by more than 25% in the past 10 years.

Cricketing stars from the South Africa team, including JP Duminy (third from right), join ‘Think Wise’ campaign volunteers at an a HIV-awareness raising event in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Credit: UNICEF Sri Lanka

World cricket players have united in a call to young fans to ‘get the facts’ about HIV prevention and to help eliminate AIDS-related stigma and discrimination. The call is part of a United Nations and International Cricket Council (ICC) HIV awareness-raising campaign taking place alongside the ICC World Twenty20 (WT20) tournament in Sri Lanka, which runs until 7 October.

Rallying support for the campaign known as ‘Think Wise’—an initiative of the ICC, UNAIDS and UNICEF— players from the South African Cricket team interacted with young people living with and affected by HIV in Colombo on 26 September.

“It is very important to create awareness on HIV—not only for our generation but also for the generation to come,” said South African player JP Duminy. “HIV is an issue for South Africa and the whole world and sport is one of the things that can bring nations together on important issues,” he added.

JP Duminy and his team-mates gave the youth attending the event tips on how to improve their batting, bowling and fielding skills during a specialized coaching session. At the same time, they spoke openly about HIV with the youth participants, stressing the importance of young people being informed, staying protected and eliminating harmful stigma and discrimination against people living with and affected by HIV.

A similar interaction session was held earlier in the WT20 tournament between players of the West Indies cricket team and children living with HIV. “This is definitely a great initiative and it’s important that young people are educated on the methods of protecting themselves from HIV,” said Trinidadian leg spin bowler Samuel Badree.

Commending the players’ commitment to raising awareness on HIV, Steven Kraus, Director of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Asia and the Pacific said: “We are all striving for the vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. Cricket and cricketing stars have the power to unite and reach beyond national boundaries, driving efforts towards ‘getting to zero’ and ending AIDS.”

Outrunning AIDS: towards an AIDS-free generation

Young people taking part in the ‘Think Wise’ activities emphasized the benefit of such events. “It was great to have the opportunity to play cricket with the teams and it was very important because of the reach that the campaign is having with the public—great opportunities for many important conversations,” a young participant said.

Players from the West Indies Cricket Team interacting with ‘Think Wise’ volunteers, children living with HIV and their families as part of the ‘Think Wise’ campaign.
Credit: UNICEF Sri Lanka

More than 40% of the new HIV infections globally are being reported among 15-24 year olds, which means that 3000 young people are being newly infected with the virus every day. Stigma against people living with HIV and people from communities at higher risk is still widespread across many cricket playing countries.

“Stigma and discrimination undermine our vision of an AIDS-free generation. This can be realized only if we all respect the rights of those living with or affected by HIV," said Rachel Odede, HIV Advisor in the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia, underlining the importance of this Think Wise theme.

For almost a decade, and with the help of ‘Think Wise’ Champions including Virender Sehwag (India), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies) among others, the ICC/UNAIDS/UNICEF ‘Think Wise’ campaign has used the power of cricket to help address key issues around AIDS, particularly for young people across the major cricket-playing countries.

“Through cricket we can reach millions of people and the message is clear: Let’s talk more about HIV, let’s get informed. We know that stigma kills. Let’s ‘Think Wise’, don’t stigmatize,” said Indian batsman and ‘Think Wise’ Champion Virender Sehwag during the WT20 tournament.

ICC CEO David Richardson added: “The profile and reach of the ICC World T20 gives us an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma about HIV and, along with the players, we are delighted to help this cause.”

For the duration of the WT20, a public service announcement featuring Kumar Sangakkara and Virender Sehwag will be screened at all tournament matches. Players from the teams taking part in the men’s and women’s semi-finals will wear red ribbons as a sign of solidarity for people living with HIV and umpires and referees will also sport the ‘Think Wise’ logo on their shirt sleeves.

The “Let’s Talk” Think Wise roadshow, supported by UNAIDS, ready to leave Colombo with its youth volunteers.
Credit: P. Deshapriya

A bus embossed with HIV messages, red ribbons and the faces of world cricketing stars is making a whistle stop tour through more than a hundred sites in Sri Lanka. Carrying young volunteers, the bus is part of the HIV awareness-raising campaign “Let’s talk” taking place around the world Twenty20 cricket tournament that runs from 18 September to 7 October in Sri Lanka.

An integral part of the joint UNAIDS, UNICEF and the International Cricket Council (ICC) partnership known as ‘Think Wise’, the bus has been on the road since late August. Using the power of cricket it aims to reach out to thousands of young people in Sri Lanka providing them with HIV information as well as inviting them to talk about AIDS.

Serving as the face of the roadshow, Sri Lankan cricketing hero and ‘Think Wise’ Champion Kumar Sangakkara’s message is featured on the side of the bus: “When you know the facts, you know what to do. Get the facts. Protect yourself against HIV”.

As the bus pulls up at one of the designated stops, the vibrant young volunteers greet locals with music, dance and organize activities including street cricket and an HIV quiz. With tickets to the Twenty20 final as the prize, the quiz along with the other activities is intended to help promote key HIV prevention and anti-discrimination messages.

“Education programmes through entertainment are really needed as they reach out to young people, especially those most at risk,” says ‘Think Wise’ roadshow volunteer Paba Deshapriya as she invites young people attending to sign on a giant wicket in support for the Sri Lankan team at the Twenty20 tournament. At the same time, she presents them with red ribbons and information about HIV services they can access in their area.

“The roadshow interactions are clearly showing that public knowledge of HIV is still extremely low—which means the bus and the AIDS response in Sri Lanka still have a long journey,” said roadshow team leader Mr Hans Billimoria.

Under the broader umbrella of the ‘Think Wise’ campaign, the bus roadshow is the result of a diverse national partnership in Sri Lanka that includes UNAIDS, UNICEF, Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka, the National STI/AIDS Control Programme, the National Youth Council, the community organization Grassrooted and local youth organizations. The initiative aims to not only give clear and up to date information on HIV, dispel AIDS-related myths and challenge social stigma against people living with HIV but also to link people with local HIV services including HIV testing and counseling, treatment and support.

Despite a relatively low HIV prevalence in the country (less than 0.1%), stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and key affected communities is high and presents a major barrier to the HIV response. National surveys suggest that many people at higher risk of infection delay testing themselves for HIV and coming forward for treatment because they are concerned by the implications of testing HIV-positive and the confidentiality of their HIV status.

At the Think Wise roadshow, participants ‘sign the wickets’ in support of the Sri Lankan cricketing team’s performance in the World Twenty20 tournament and to show their solidarity for people living with HIV.
Credit: P. Deshapriya

Dr Nimal Edirisinghe Director of the Sri Lankan national STI and AIDS Control Programme said, “This is an ideal opportunity as the campaign actively links young people to HIV prevention and treatment services.”

According to the UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Sri Lanka Mr David Bridger an AIDS-free generation is within our reach. “That’s why through the ‘Think Wise’ campaign we say: ‘Let’s talk – Get the Facts – Protect yourself’ encouraging open dialogue on sex, sexual diversity, risks and HIV prevention methods,” he said.

As the bus continues its journey through Sri Lanka, additional HIV activities related to the ‘Think Wise’ campaign will take place during the Twenty20 tournament. These include screenings of a public service announcement at every match, the wearing of red ribbons by players in the semifinals and interaction events between cricket players from the West Indies and South Africa teams and young people.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara (second from left) joins the youth drama group during their play on the impact of stigma and discrimination for those living with HIV.

Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara took time off the pitch during the Cricket World Cup tournament to speak to hundreds of young people about the importance of being informed and responsible about HIV. The event was part of the International Cricket Council (ICC), UNAIDS and UNICEF’s Think Wise campaign for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

“You need to educate yourself and become more aware of the world around you and HIV. Be unafraid and unashamed to speak openly about these subjects with your friends, family and your teachers in school,” said Mr Sangakkara, during the event which was held at his old school, Trinity College, in the city of Kandy.

As part of the event, a youth drama group staged a play to demonstrate the impact of stigma and discrimination for people living with HIV. The drama reinforced the need for more education and life skills to prevent the spread of HIV, particularly among adolescents.

"To use theatre and cricket together was a great idea. No one expected Kumar to be a part of the play and when he came on with us, people really listened. Everything we were saying was reinforced by his presence and in his own words," said Kapila Rasnayaka, one of the young people involved in the drama group.

Kumar Sangakkara, along with other leading international cricketers including Graeme Smith (South Africa) and Virender Sehwag (India), is a ‘Champion’ spokesperson for the joint Think Wise partnership. In Kandy he was joined by Sri Lanka team mates Ajantha Mendis and Upul Tharanga who also showed their support for HIV prevention efforts in the country.

“If we are going to ‘get to zero’ on HIV, we need the active engagement of young people—the leaders of tomorrow’s response—now,” said UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Sri Lanka, David Bridger. “Sangakkara’s involvement in the campaign has helped push the boundaries, inciting discussion and a buzz around HIV that we will build on with the hope that young people will take the HIV response into their hands,” he said.

More than 7 000 people worldwide are newly infected with HIV each day—one out of three is a young person between 15 and 24 years-old. The Think Wise campaign encourages young people to be informed, take appropriate action to prevent HIV infection and stand together against the stigma and discrimination often facing people living with HIV.

Sri Lankan cricket player Kumar Sangakkara in a new public service announcement that encourages young people to inform themselves about HIV
Credit: International Cricket Council (ICC)

They may be rivals on the field of play, but international cricketing stars Virender Sehwag and Kumar Sangakkara have joined together to support a new “Think Wise” campaign ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

The players feature in a public service announcement—released today and available to all broadcasters across the globe—that encourages young people to inform themselves about HIV, take appropriate action to prevent HIV infection, and stand together against HIV-related stigma and discrimination. The new campaign is led by the International Cricketing Council (ICC), in partnership with UNAIDS and UNICEF.

“The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 provides an opportunity to use our status as cricketers to deliver important social messages to the millions of supporters who will be watching the tournament across the world,” said India’s Virender Sehwag. “I hope this public service announcement can encourage young people to get the facts and protect themselves from HIV.”

Sehwag and Sangakkara have been active supporters of the ICC partnership since it was formed in 2003, visiting HIV projects at ICC events and promoting HIV prevention and stigma reduction messages. Other cricketing stars in the partnership include Graeme Smith (South Africa), Shakib-Al-Hasan (Bangladesh) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies).

“It is important that young people around the world have access to the right information to help them make informed decisions and break down stigma and discrimination,” said Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara. “Through this public service announcement, I want to help stop the spread of HIV.”

A number of other “Think Wise” activities are planned during this year’s Cricket World Cup, which runs from 19 February through 2 March, with matches across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Cricket players will participate in a series of interactions focused on HIV prevention with local community groups in the three host countries. Cricket teams will wear red ribbons on their shirts in key matches during the competition and HIV prevention messages will be promoted at venues on all match days.

Notes to editors

The public service announcement is available to broadcasters, for editorial use, from an ICC ftp site. Visit via Windows Explorer ftp://internationalcricketcouncil.net/ThinkWise.
Username: thinkw-read
Password: icchiv_123