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Jun 18, 2010
AIDS awareness groups June 5 protested a ban by the world soccer body FIFA on distributing health-related information and condoms at World Cup stadiums and fan events.
An alliance of 10 leading South African HIV/AIDS organizations said FIFA has not permitted civic groups to set up booths and small “wellness centers” at FIFA-controlled venues.
Mark Heywood, a spokesman for the alliance, said the tournament was an unprecedented chance to bring awareness to millions during festivities likely to make fans “behave in a way that will place them at greater risk of infection.”
But FIFA said in a statement that it launched its own HIV campaign with host city authorities by encouraging them to install “fan service areas” through July 11.
