Journalism of Courage
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Frances Culpo is on her maiden tour to India for 10 days to promote issues such as celebrating the girl child, women empowerment and AIDS awareness in various states of India. Olivia participated in a march 'Walk for Life' to create awareness about HIV/AIDS in the capital on September 29. (PTI)
"It's important to start a conversation about AIDS. We have to involve more and more youth in the awareness drive", Culpo said, adding, there should be zero tolerance towards the stigma attached with HIV. (PTI)
Olivia Frances Culpo also visited Tihar Jail on September 30 and appreciated the prison's green drive saying "I can only imagine how incredible Tihar will look in another year". (PTI)
She visited Central Jail No 2 and stayed there for two hours during which she was explained by Director General (Prisons) Vimlaa Mehra about the functioning of the jail factory and the products manufactured by the inmates, a statement from Tihar said. (PTI)
Olivia also watched a cultural programme organised by the prison band "Flying Souls". She took a pledge from the inmates against violence against the women and for the girl child. (PTI)
Speaking on the need to make people aware about the risks of HIV/AIDS, Olivia said: "It is very important to do away with the stigma attached with HIV. We all should take pledge for zero tolerance towards that stigma", she added. (PTI)
The march was attended by many including school children. Olivia Culpo, who has also been working in US to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, expressed the need to stay informed about risks of the disease. (PTI)
She had also visited Sulabh Gram in Palam Vihar where she interacted with a group of young women, who work as manual scavengers. (PTI)
During her two-hour-long visit to the village she discussed on range of issues relating to women and said concerted efforts are required to rid the society of gender and caste-based discrimination. (PTI)
As a part of charity tour, Culpo will also visit Mumbai and participate in a programme to raise awareness against sex selective abortion. The programme will be attended by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. (PTI)
