Speaking at a ceremony to mark World AIDS Day in Melbourne, the Myanmar opposition leader compared the plight of those suffering AIDS to her party's political struggle.
"We had been discriminated against for our political beliefs," Ms Suu Kyi said on Sunday.
"To be discriminated against on any grounds - grounds of race, religion, belief, physical disability or physical disease - is just not acceptable in a civilised society."
Ms Suu Kyi's comments came as Melbourne was confirmed as the host of the 20th International AIDS Conference in July next year.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the conference would bring about 18,000 delegates from 200 countries to Australia.
Ms Bishop said Australia had enjoyed success at combatting AIDS, but could not afford to become complacent.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/12/01/melbourne-to-host-aids-summit/
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