As leaders, especially in this part of the world [Africa], which is the epicenter of the [HIV/AIDS] epidemic, we need to harness our efforts in confronting antiquated beliefs based on fear and misinformation that are codified in our laws and engraved in our cultures.
Some laws which were duly passed by the august house ... will be repealed as a matter of urgency. ... [T]hese include the provisions regarding indecent practices and unnatural acts.
[President Banda later imposed a moratorium on the application of the laws and directed Parliament to debate repeal.]
