Regional Consultant on Intellectuals Property Mapping in Asia
BACKGROUND The Asia Pacific Network of People living with HIV (APN+) is community-led network, formed in 1994 by People living with HIV (PLHIV) to develop a collective response to issue face by PLHIV in Asia Pacific region Pacific by better linking with global platforms, and supporting country level actions by and for PLHIV. Throughout the […]
Empowering Women and People Living with HIV in the Asia Pacific Region: Micro Grants for Community-Led Initiatives
Introduction: The Asia Pacific region grapples with a significant burden of HIV infections, with approximately 23% of all global new HIV infections occurring within its borders. Despite efforts to combat the epidemic, the region saw only a 14% reduction in new infections since 2010, lagging behind targets to end AIDS. Within this context, the Asia […]
Market and Patent Research on Key ARVs, DAAs, and TB Medicines
Advanced HIV Medications Pave the Way to Stigma Reduction
In the dynamic landscape of HIV treatment and research, significant progress has been achieved in the development of more effective medications and therapies. However, despite these medical advancements, the persistent shadow of stigma continues to cast a pall over individuals living with HIV. Despite the advances in treatment regimens that have transformed HIV from a […]
Conquering TB and HIV with Determination
World TB Day serves as a valuable opportunity to honor the struggles of survivors like Alip, a young activist from Indonesia, who has embarked on a poignant journey in combating Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Alip, a TB-HIV survivor, shares an inspiring life story. In 2019, he faced significant challenges upon being diagnosed […]
Demanding Equality and Justice for Women Living with HIV
In a world often overshadowed by the challenges of living with HIV, the narratives of resilience and strength exhibited by women living with HIV shine as beacons of hope. Sara Thapa Magar, a Human Rights and Gender Officer at the International Community of Women living with HIV/AIDS Asia Pacific (ICWAP), sheds light on these remarkable […]