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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Born with HIV and My Family Never Even Spoke About it
According to data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, HIV cases affecting children in Indonesia have reached 12,553 since 2020. The majority are under four years old with 4,764 cases. HIV cases in children do not only occur in Indonesia but also in various countries in the Asia Pacific. Approximately 21,000 […]