Dr Khadija Moalla names the media and religious leaders as key influencers in both that response to HIV and improving human rights for marginalised groups.
The power of the pulpit: priests fighting HIV in India
As part of the National Council of Churches in India, Fr Phllip has driven a remarkable change in the way various churches deal with HIV and marginalised groups.
Supporting people living with HIV In Tanzania
Kyle Evans spoke with Rashid Jumbe from Stay Awake Network Activities (SANA), an that provides testing services, condoms and lubricants, support networks for people who are HIV positive.
Australia leads study for new engagement solution in Indonesia
Professor John Kaldor from the Kirby Institute spoke with JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell to launch Indonesia Test and Treat – a new study in partnership with three Indonesian universities.
Australian Senator advocates migration law change
Australian Greens Senator Richard Di Natale visited JOY 94.9 on site at the Global Village at AIDS 2014 to speak with the Absolutely Everybody team.
Rampant stigma holding back effective delivery of HIV services
Richard Burzynski from UNAIDS speaks with JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell on the stigma and discrimination that is impeding progress in the global AIDS response. Richard speaks of the need to tailor solutions for individual countries and communities and create policies that meet the needs of their population. He encourages LGBT activists to join forces with…
Opening dialogue with youth about HIV on Bougainville Island
Blossum Gilmour from Care International speaks from the front line of HIV service delivery on remote Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. With a focus on young people, Care International’s programs are encouraging community based dialogue – not just to educate youth on safe sex and HIV but also to teach skills in negotiating safer…
PrEParing Victoria’s gay men
Whilst he waited in line at Melbourne’s Town Hall to attend the ABC panel program Q&A, Dean Beck arranged to speak with the Victorian AIDS Council’s, Colin Batrouney. Accompanying Colin was Dr Judy Auerbach, former Vice President of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and together they were about to host a special forum devoted to…
Kim Green from FHI360 in Ghana on engaging youth on HIV via social media
Matt McDonell speaks with Kim Green from FHI360, a non-profit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.