Key Populations/Settings
Key Populations/Settings
 | In the nineteenth century opium was a commodity of economic importance and a monopoly and source of revenue which the Cambodian monarch was keen to maintain. Generally Khmer society did not much favour opium and its use was confined to the Chinese business community and foreigners: accounts of opium dens and the ritual use of opium in Phnom Penh at this time exist. Download this publication |
| HIV/AIDS touches all sectors of society. It is an issue that requires appropriate responses at national, regional and global levels. Migrant workers are valuable resources that stimulate economic prosperity and contribute to the socio-economic development of Asia. Millions of migrant workers move in and out of the countries of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore (BIMPS) for economic and other reasons. Download this publication |
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This study was carried out to determine HIV/STIs prevalence rates among both migrants and non-migrants males from four VDCs around the Sanfebagar valley of Achham district in far-western Nepal. The objectives of this study were also to measure the extent of relationship between the prevalence rates and risk behavior and to ascertain the extent of linkage between migration and HIV/STI transmission in the area. Data for this study was collected from a total of 610 males who were from 800 randomly selected households. From all respondents an oral informed consent was taken before conducting the individual interviews in a private setting. The pathological tests of the specimens were carried out in the central laboratories of SACTS Kathmandu and Auroprobe New Delhi. Download this publication |
| In spite of recent decades of unprecedented economic growth and industrialization in South East Asia, the bulk of economic activity is still based on agricultural production in rural areas. While urbanization continues to be a key demographic trend, most people still live in rural areas working in the agricultural sector. This is especially the case for Cambodia where an estimated 11.5 million people, or 80 per cent of the population, are living and working in rural areas. In Cambodia, as elsewhere in South East Asia, rural populations, due to their sheer size, must be at the center of any effective national programme to mitigate the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS. Download this publication |
| HIV/AIDS has emerged as a prominent health and social concern in Nepal. The recent upsurge of HIV prevalence among IDUs is alarming. Networking and injecting behaviors of IDUs in the Katmandu valley are already identified as very risky but their sexual behavior remains largely unexplored. The study was carried out to obtain detailed and in-depth information about sexual behavior male IDUs in Kathmandu Valley. Download this publication |
| Stigma and discrimination present major challenges to the successful implementa- tion of workplace HIV/AIDS programs. Stigma is defined as a social process that marginalizes and labels those who are different, and discrimination is defined as the negative practices that stem from stigma, or “enacted” stigma. In the workplace, employees may suffer from HIV-related stigma from their co-workers and supervisors, such as social isolation and ridicule, or experience discriminatory practices, such as being fired from their jobs. The fear of negative reactions from colleagues and employers may discourage workers from undergoing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and seeking available prevention and care services. Download this publication |
| The International Labour Organi- sation has developed a Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work following widespread consultations with governments, employers and workers. This provides practical guidance for developing national and workplace policies and pro- grammes to combat the spread of HIV and mitigate its impact. Download this publication |
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Many companies recognize the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a serious threat to productivity and profitability. Workplace HIV/AIDS Programs: An Action Guide for Managers provides practical steps for developing and implementing workplace prevention and care programs that will serve both employees and managers. The guide is designed for use by companies’ human resources managers, medical officers and union representatives. Download this publication |
| HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest challenges facing the world in the 21st century. It is an emergency of an unprecedented nature. In the last decade the world of work has been recognized as a key arena where the battle against HIV/AIDS can be fought - and won. The ILO has a unique role to play in view of its expertise, gained over more than eighty years, and its structure - bringing together governments, employers and workers. This manual explains why the world of work is so important and shows how it can respond. Download this publication |
