CRCP observed that AIDS is clearly taking an immense and growing human toll all over the world. The disease is catastrophic for the millions of people who become infected, get sick and die helplessly. It is also a tragedy for their families, who, in addition to suffering profound emotional loss, may be impoverished as a result of the disease, because AIDS kills mostly prime-age adults, CRCP lamented.

At present, it is estimated that there are about 17500, HIV positive registered cases in Pakistan, whereas, it is assumer that over 80000 cases are still unreported. Young men between 10 and 25 year of age are the most effected by this virus. CRCP observed that it is a very alarming situation, where there exists a sense of indifference towards the issue, among the people.

CRCP observed that the spread of AIDS in new rampant the world over, with over 250 million new cases every year. According to UNAIDS report, in the last 20 years, more than 56 million people have been infected with HIV-almost equal to the population of the United Kingdom. Some 22 million have died of AIDS-related illness, 4.3 million of them children. Everyday witnesses more than 8,000 people die of AIDS, whereas, about 600 people become infected after every hour.

CRCP appreciates the efforts of the Government of Pakistan to combat this epidemic, but government alone cannot achieve lasting success, her impact multiplies when collaborated with other constituencies - civil society organizations, especially those groups that represent people living with HIV/AIDS, could funnel the vigour of community activism into the larger response, help mobilize new activities and focus attention on neglected aspects of the epidemic.

CRCP urged the need of a comprehensive awareness drive in rural areas of Pakistan. Due to lack of awareness about this epidemic, the rural population is more likely to be affected by this virus. In this regard, CRCP has initiated and AIDS & Hepatitis awareness campaign in the rural areas.

CRCP believes that only an extraordinary national response combined with political and social commitment can contain the spread of HIV/AIDS.