The 20th International AIDS Conference held in Melbourne included Sex Workers for the first time at such an event.
Forging safe workplaces for sex and entertainment workers in Cambodia
Richard Howard from the International Labour Organisation, speaks about a project that is setting a new standard of workplace conditions for entertainment and sex workers in Cambodia.
HIV/AIDS as the entry point for human rights
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.
Sex work, HIV and human rights
Anna-Louise Crago is a sex work researcher who has the added insight of being a sex worker herself.
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…
Criminalization of key populations
Accessing treatments for HIV/AIDS when you’re considered a criminal in your country.