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TAC suspends civil disobedience campaign
TAC Press Release. Adapted by the HIVAN Media Office. 29 April 2003.
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At a meeting on 25 April 2003 with Deputy President and SANAC Chairperson, Jacob Zuma, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) was asked to consider suspending its civil disobedience (Dying for Treatment) campaign, pending a full day meeting with SANAC on Saturday, 17 May 2003, and its outcomes.
At a meeting of the TAC National Executive Committee (NEC), and several key allies, on April 29th 2003, it was agreed that the campaign would be suspended.
TAC are, however, suspending the campaign in the interest of ensuring the fullest opportunity for government to prove its good faith and to demonstrate that TAC's campaign is about saving lives.
TAC will decide on whether to resume this campaign depending on the outcomes of the SANAC meeting and the process of preparation for it.
It was noted that it was agreed with the Deputy President that:
1. On the agenda of the SANAC meeting will be:
- An ARV treatment programme for the SA public sector and the report of the Costing Committee;
- The Nedlac Framework Agreement: how it was arrived at and how it will be finalised;
- TAC's relationship with government and SANAC: questions SANAC may have about TAC's structure, finances, decision on civil disobedience etc.
2. To prepare for this meeting a joint committee of SANAC and TAC will be set up to work on the agenda as well as necessary supporting
documentation. TAC has proposed that any disputes in this committee be referred to the SANAC chairperson with clear recommendations.
TAC has proposed that, where relevant, the outcomes of the May 17th meeting be immediately and formally tabled with government as urgent
recommendations from SANAC with a request that they be considered and confirmed within three weeks of the SANAC meeting. The outcomes must
include using the legal powers of government to reduce the prices of medicines.
The TAC NEC reiterates its desire to work constructively with government and all other sectors of society in HIV prevention and treatment. However, should TAC encounter further unjustifiable delays or deceit, they will continue with all existing campaigns to get agreement on a national plan that saves lives by preventing HIV infection and treating people
with AIDS.
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