Announcement

[Dear HIV-APCoP members, please find below a forwarded message from our colleagues at GCWA sharing a call for Letters of Intent from UNITAID. Closing date is 22 May 2012.] 

Dear GCWA members,

Kindly see below two calls for letters of intent from UNITAID. Interested groups are requested to submit proposals that influence the market dynamics, i.e. increase demand and/or reduce price, of HIV, TB and malaria related commodities and medicines.

[Dear HIV-APCoP network, we are forwarding you the below mail from the Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (APCOM). APCOM is seeking participation in an online survey as part of an outcome assessment currently being conducted. See details below.]

[APCOM needs your help. Please participate in the online survey, as explained below and attached. As well, please help distribute widely to anyone you feel may be interested to participate. Thank you for your prompt attention! - Paul Causey on behalf of Jason Lee and APCOM]

Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (APCOM)  --  Outcome Assessment

What is APCOM?
APCOM is a regional coalition of MSM and HIV community-based organisations, the government sector, donors, technical experts and the UN system. The main purpose is advocating for political support and increases in investment and coverage of HIV services in Asia Pacific.

Why is the evaluation being conducted?
Hivos, UNDP and UNAIDS in cooperation with APCOM are conducting an Outcome Assessment of APCOM (2008 – 2011). To facilitate this process, two independent consultants, Paul Janssen and Jason Lee, will be conducting the outcome evaluation of APCOM.

As part of this process, the views of key stakeholders will be elicited. The result of this project will help to evaluate APCOM’s program to date and assess the impact of APCOM’s outcomes and workplan. In addition, it will provide strategic guidance to ensure that APCOM’s future work is effective, remains relevant and works in close partnership with relevant stakeholders.

On the occasion of World AIDS Day, 1st December 2011, the Asia Pacific Community of Practice on HIV, Gender and Human Rights would like to join with the millions of others around the world in commemorating all those who have been affected by HIV and applaud the hard work of organizations and individuals working in the response to the epidemic. This year marks 30 years from when AIDS was first reported. Much has been achieve but a great deal more is required to bring an end to the epidemic. With this year’s theme of “Getting to Zero” in mind, HIV-APCoP is raising awareness on several crucial issues related to the HIV epidemic in our region. We challenge you test your knowledge by taking a short quiz. We also encourage you to share this widely amongst your networks of friends and colleagues. Help raise awareness!

Thanks to the  HIV and AIDS Data Hub for Asia and Pacific (www.aidsdatahub.org), who provided assistance in developing the questions for this quiz.