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Drug Use and HIV/AIDS News Digest Thursday, 17 July 2008
Asian Harm Reduction Network www.ahrn.net
Asia
1.[Afghanistan] Number Of New HIV Cases Reported In Afghanistan Increasing, Health Ministry Says
01/07/08 by AIDS ASIA
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported that more than 400 new HIV cases have been recorded in the country, Xinhuanet reports. Although the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is relatively low in Afghanistan, the ministry said there are many potential risk factors that could spread the virus.
2.[India] Consultative mechanism on de-addiction coming
16/07/08 by The Hindu
NEW DELHI: The government has decided to set up a consultative mechanism on de-addiction at the national level. A national consultative committee on de-addiction and rehabilitation (NCCDR) is to be constituted.
3. [Nepal] Comment: Know your epidemic
14/07/08 by Prem Limbu, Nepal
The leaders and the Government in Nepal still do not know the epidemic.
Global
4.Beyond 2008 a truly remarkable event
12/07/08 by INI
Earlier this week, 7-9 July, 300 delegates met in Vienna for the Beyond 2008 NGO Forum meant to provide civil society input for the 10-year UNGASS review.
5.Methadone is legal under the UN Drug Conventions, according to UN Drug Conventions!
05/07/08 by IHRA
Over the past week, the IHRA HR2 team has been reading through the copies of the Official Commentaries on the 1961, 1971 and 1988 UN Drug Conventions, as well as the Commentary to the 1972 Protocol amending the 1961 Convention.
Outside Asia
6.[Russia] Interruptions in ARV drugs supply again
05/07/08 by ITPCru
For the past month several regions in Russia report interruptions with provision of antiretroviral treatment for patients with HIV. This situation, despite increased funding and demonstrated preparedness of the Russian Government to ensure universal access, is repeating for the third time within three previous years since mass treatment was made available at the national level.
7.[Canada] Harm reduction isn't rehab
15/07/08 by National
What Margaret Wente deplores, but fails to openly condemn, are the consequences of drug prohibition, one of which is the need for harm reduction (They're Sick Of Watching People Die - July 12).
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AHRN Newsletter No. 44 - Full version (2.82 MB)
Cover Story
Linking Drugs and HIV-Opportunities in International Political Processes
Advocacy Regional Advocacy Plans The Death Penalty for Drugs in the Asia Pacific Region – A Violation of International Human Rights Law
Inside AHRN
Inside the CCC Building Technical Capacity to Respond to Local Needs in Vietnam
Network Bulletin Focus Thailand
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New Resources
1.Human Rights & HIV/AIDS: Now More than Ever- AIDS 2008
2.Penile modification in young Thai men: risk environments, procedures and widespread implications for HIV and sexually transmitted infections
3.New report on harm reduction in Canada (2008)
4.World Disasters Report 2008 - Focus on HIV and AIDS(2008)
5.B Positive - all you wanted to know about hepatitis B: a guide for primary care providers
Events
6.The XVII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2008) (3-8 August 2008, México City, México)
7.The 7th Leadership Course on Gender, Sexuality, and Health in Southeast Asia and China (25 August - 13 September 2008, Vientiane, Lao PDR)
8.Overdose Awareness Day 2008 (31 August 2008)
9.1st global conference on methamphetamine: Science, Strategy and Response (15-16 September 2008, Prague, Czech Republic)
10.Australasian Sexual Health Conference 2008 (15-17 September 2008, Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
11.20th Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) Conference (17-20 September 2008, Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
12.2008 Joint Conference with the Travelsafe Committee of the Queenland Parliament and the Australasian College of Road Safety (18- 19 September 2008, Parliament House, Brisbane, Australia)
13.IAPAC European Sessions 2008: Keeping an Eye on the Future of HIV Management (6-7 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain)
14.10th Asia-Oceania Conference for Sexology, Theme: Sexual Health and Harmony (16-20 October 2008, Beijing, China)
15.7th Asia-Pacific Social Science and Medicine Conference (APSSAM) (20-22 October 2008, Manila, Philippines)
16.The 2nd Asia Pacific Injury Prevention Conference (Pre-conference on 3 November and conference date on 4-6 November 2008, Melia Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam)
17.2008 APSAD National Conference: Evidence, Policy and Practice (23 - 26 November 2008, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Australia)
18.SAARC-Second conference on TB, HIV/AIDS & Respiratory diseases (15-18 December 2008, Kathmandu, Nepal)
19.Conference 2009 1st Conference of the Connections Project ‘Joining the Dots: criminal justice, treatment and harm reduction’ (25-27 March 2009, Krakow, Poland)
20.The 5th European Conference on Clinical and Social Research on AIDS and Drugs (28-30 April 2009, Vilnius, Lithuania)
Events in Thailand
21.Regional Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Population, Health and Nutrition Programs (10-28 November 2008,Bangkok, Thailand)
22.The 4th World Teachers’ Day in Thailand and 12th UNESCO-APEID International Conference on Quality Innovations for Teaching and Learning, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre (17-20 November 2008, Bangkok, Thailand)
23.12th Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine (14-16 January 2009, Bangkok, Thailand)
24.The International Harm Reduction Association’s 20th International Conference (19– 23 April 2009 (provisional dates), Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand)
Vacancies
25.Counsellor / Trainer (part time) Odyssey House- Counselling Services, Surry Hills, Australia (apply by 28 July 2008)
26. Exciting Opportunity for a Drug & Alcohol or Mental Health Professional, Australia (apply 1 August 2008)
27.Research Officer, Australia (Level 5/6) Salary range: $49K -59K- plus superannuation) (Apply by 1 August 2008)
28.Expressions of interest sought for opportunities in HIV/AIDS Programme, Central Asia (Open till 1 December 2009)
29.Jobs in The International Harm Reduction Association’s 20th
Grants
30.Call for papers: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
31.Stop TB Partnership's Challenge Facility for Civil Society (The deadline for receipt of completed proposals, including all supporting documents, is 22 August 2008 at 23:59 GMT.)
32.Feasibility Study on Setting a Floor Price on Alcohol Products (The deadline for submissions is: 5.00 pm EST, 22 September 2008)
33.AER Grants are NOW Available for professional development
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When Poverty Meets Drugs and HIV in New Delhi
Description :
This short film describes the impact of poverty, drug use and HIV on the transgender community of Delhi, India.
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english
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Scaling up HIV Prevention and Harm Reduction in Iran
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This film looks at the general situation of drug use in Iran, meets people affected by addiction to drugs and HIV/AIDS, and hears from officials about the kind of services that are presently being offered to drug users and their families.
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english
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Drug User's perspective
Description :
This short film gives a voice to drug users and recovering drug users in five Asian countries. They talk about how they first started using drugs, their lack of foreknowledge in avoiding the consequent health hazards.
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English / Thai
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