APCOM Policy Brief: Addressing the Needs of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men. The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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High and rising HIV prevalence among populations of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender persons have now been documented throughout much of Asia and the Pacific region. Up to 40% of Asia’s epidemic is projected to be constituted by transmissions attributed to male to male sex by 2015, rising from 13% in 2008.1 Sex between men has already accounted for approximately a third of HIV transmission in Asia and the Pacific, although this is very likely to be underreported.2 Many of these infections are occurring and will continue to occur among young men. |
In Focus Vol 5: Men Who Have Sex With Men and the 2011 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organizations and The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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The 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS was adopted by the UN General Assembly at a High Level Meeting on AIDS in New York on 10 June. After 30 years of the epidemic, the silence was finally broken with the inclusion of men who have sex with men (MSM) as one of the key affected populations (along with people who use drugs and sex workers). |
IOM-MPI Issue in Brief No. 2 - Asian Labour Migrants and Health: Exploring Policy Routes. Calderon J, Rijks B and Agunias DR (2012)
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Migrant health issues have risen on the agenda of policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region in recent years, generating momentum at the very highest levels of government. The challenge now is how to translate this momentum into visible changes on the ground. Despite progress on both policy and programmatic fronts, Asian migrant workers continue to face challenges in accessing health facilities and services at all stages of migration – before departure, while in transit, at destination and upon return. Download this publication |
APCOM Policy Brief: South East Asia Legal Environments for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People. The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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This Policy Brief is adapted from the UNDP and APCOM report, titled ‘Legal environments, human rights and HIV responses among men who have sex with men and transgender people in Asia and the Pacific: An agenda for action’,1 covering 48 countries and territories of the Asia and Pacific region. The study considered legislation, cases, published research, policy reports and press reports, and drew from consultations with community representatives, legal experts and UN agencies. The following summarizes findings and recommendations relating to South East Asia with inputs from three of APCOM coalition members: Developed Asia Network (DAN), Insular Southeast Asia Network (ISEAN) and Purple Sky Network (PSN, covering the Greater Mekong Sub-region). |
APCOM Policy Brief: South Asia Legal Environments for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People. The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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This Policy Brief is adapted from the UNDP and APCOM report, titled ‘Legal environments, human rights and HIV responses among men who have sex with men and transgender people in Asia and the Pacific: An agenda for action’, covering 48 countries and territories of the Asia and Pacific region. The study considered legislation, cases, published research, policy reports and press reports, and drew from consultations with community representatives, legal experts and UN agencies. The following summarizes findings and recommendations relating to South Asia with inputs from two of APCOM coalition members: INFOSEM (India Network for Sexual Minorities) and SAMAN (South Asia MSM and AIDS Network). |
APCOM Policy Brief: East Asia Legal Environments for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People. The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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The legal environment in East Asia is generally more protective of human rights of MSM and transgender people than in other sub-regions of the Asia Pacific region, although some punitive laws and law enforcement practices remain and there are few protective laws in place. Male-to-male sex is not criminalized in East Asia. Post-operative transgender people can be legally recognized as their new sex on identity documents and can marry people of their former sex in China, Japan and South Korea. |
APCOM Policy Brief: Pacific Legal Environments for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People. The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (2012)
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This Policy Brief is adapted from the UNDP and APCOM report, titled ‘Legal environments, human rights and HIV responses among men who have sex with men and transgender people in Asia and the Pacific: An agenda for action’,1 covering 48 countries and territories of the Asia and Pacific region. The study considered legislation, cases, published research, policy reports and press reports, and drew from consultations with community representatives, legal experts and UN agencies. The following summarizes findings and recommendations relating to countries of the Pacific sub-region with inputs from APCOM coalition member, PSDN (Pacific Sexual Diversity Network). |
Final Policy on Opioid Substitution Therapy. National AIDS Control Program Afghanistan (2009)
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This national policy on opioid substitution therapy (OST) draws together the provisions of relevant Afghan laws, strategies, policies, and operational plans, as well as medical and scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of OST in reducing demand for illicit opiate drugs, and reducing the potential harm associated with illicit opiate use. The Government of Afghanistan is committed to policies and programs which reduce the supply of, and demand for illicit drugs, and which reduce the potential harm associated with illicit drug use. Download this publication |
Recommendation Concerning HIV and AIDS and the World of Work (No. 200). ILO (2010)
| This booklet contains the text of the ILO Recommendation concerning HIV and AIDS and the world of work, 2010 (No. 200), and the accompanying Resolution for the promotion and implementation of the Recommendation which reflect the strong support of the ILO’s tripartite constituents. Download this publication |
The Chinese Government's Response to Drug Use and HIV/AIDS: A Review of Policies and Programs. Li J, Ha TH, Zhang C, et al (2010)
 | Illicit drug use has become popular in China. Acknowledging the challenge of illicit drug use, China has adopted several new policies on the management of illicit drug use in recent years. This study reviews the current policies on drug use and assesses the harm reduction interventions among drug users in China. The review documents that the new policies on drug use provide a variety of choices of detoxification treatment for drug users. The methadone maintenance treatment and needle exchange programs have been adopted as harm reduction models in China. Most of the reviewed harm reduction programs have been successfully implemented and yielded positive effects in reducing drug related risk behaviors among drug users. Although there remain barriers to the effective implementation of policies on drug use and harm reduction programs, Chinese government has shown their commitment to support the expansion of harm reduction interventions for drug users throughout the country. Download this publication |
