New films fight discrimination against HIV, disability
Two new videos aimed at fighting workplace discrimination are being released by the ILO to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December.
29 November 2011
(ILO Bangkok) Two new videos aimed at fighting workplace discrimination are being released by the ILO to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December.
The two short films are shot in the style of 1920’s silent, black-and-white movies and are designed to be appreciated by the general public. The first film: “End discrimination at work for persons living with HIV/AIDS” (1.26 minutes) tells the story of a man with HIV/AIDS who is shunned by his work colleagues, and then, after they learn about HIV, accepted by them, eating, working and relaxing alongside them.
The second film,“ ’Say No!’ to discrimination at work for persons with disability” (56 seconds long) shows what happens to a well-qualified blind woman when she tries to get an office job.
Both films carry the message “Discrimination in the Workplace – Not Approved” and ask “What can you do?”
“The message we want these films to send is that the main change that most people with disabilities or HIV need to work productively and make a contribution to society, is to be given an equal chance,” said Emanuela Pozzan, an ILO expert on disability issues “We hope these films will be shown as widely as possible, so they can have the greatest impact”.
Both films are available in both English and Thai and also include a sign language version. They were shot with the help of Thailand’s Pranda Group, using amateur actors (Pranda workers), and were funded by Irish Aid. Both films were produced by the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities.
The films can be viewed from Wednesday 30 November on the ILO website, or on the ILO’s YouTube playlist, at www.youtube.com/ilotv .
For more information about the films, or to get a copy for broadcast or viewing please contact:
Krisdaporn Singhaseni
ILO Information Officer
Email
Tel: +66 (0) 2288 1664
Emanula Pozzan
Disability Expert
Email
Tel: +66 (0) 2288 1724
Richard Howard
Senior Specialist on HIV and AIDS
Email
Tel: +66 (0) 2288 1765