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Welcome to the Asia Pacific Community of Practice on HIV, Gender and Human Rights!

Mr. Nicholas Rosellini
Dear Colleagues,

 

Over the past 16 days, the Community of Practice on HIV, human rights and gender (HIVAPCOP), in contribution to the campaign on 16 days of Activism to End Violence Against Women, shared with you features on committed community organizations and individuals who are at the fore front of the campaign on addressing the complex challenges of the epidemic in the region. 

 

Through the features you have read about the work of community organizations like Spiritia Foundation from Indonesia, who supports the rights of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), and; Social Action for Women who provide the much needed helping hand for vulnerable migrants and sometime trafficked women between the Myanmar- Thai border. Read More...

16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women

Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse – 1941-2009
An unparalleled legacy.

Bob Monkhouse passed away on  8th November 2009, but he lives on in the hearts of thousands of young Indonesians whom he freed from the difficult consequences of drug and alcohol abuse and trained them to help themselves and others. He will also be remembered for his efforts to help young people living with HIV/AIDS lead lives with dignity, confidence and self-esteem. 

Fondly called 'Uncle Bob' by those who knew him, Bob Monkhouse came to Indonesia from Australia in 1974 and made Bali his home. In the 1990s, he set up the Indonesian version of Alcoholics Anonymous and also helped in the setting up of the Bali Health Foundation (Yakeba) which believes that people who were dependant on drugs or alcohol, or affected by HIV/AIDS are best equipped to help others like them. In June 2008, Yakeba received the prestigious Red Ribbon Award from UNDP and UNAIDS for its outstanding contribution in responding to the AIDS epidemic at the community level.............Read More

E-discussion

Women, HIV and Intimate Partner Transmission

Launch discussion on intimate partner transmission of HIV and its linkages with violence on the Joint Community of Practice on HIV, Human Rights and Gender in Asia and the Pacific (HIVAPCOP). The guest moderator of the inaugural discussion is Dr. Nafis Sadik, UN Special Envoy on HIV and AIDS in Asia and the Pac... Read more

Announcement:

Consolidated Reply: Women, HIV and intimate partner transmission

(23 June- 10 July 2009) Guest moderated by Dr. Nafis Sadik, UN Special Envoy on HIV and AIDS in Asia and the Pacific and prepared by Surabhi Kukke... Read more

Featured Events

9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP)

Empowering People-Strengthening Networks
The 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific aims to address, among others, issues of mobility, migration, as well as gender and people with disabilities in order to empower the people and strengthen networks to effectively respond to AIDS. The following document is a compilation of the sessions which address gender and human rights issues directly.
Key Events:
  • South East Asia Court of Women on HIV and Human Trafficking: Read more...
  • Multi stakeholder dialogue on HIV, human trafficking and sex work in South East Asia: Read more...
  • HIV and Intimate Partner Transmission: A Call to Action; Read more...
  • From Africa to Asia: HIV and Women's Inheritance and Property Rights; Read more...
Publications:
  • HIV Transmission in Intimate Partner Relationships in Asia: Read more...
  • Diamonds: Stories of Women from the Asia-Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS: Read more...

 

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