In order to discuss these issues and developed a range of recommendations for action that deals with the range of male sexual behaviors and the consequent risk for STI/HIV transmission among males, a special consultation meeting organized by Blue Diamond Society. 30 participants were brought together from the range of network in Kathmandu. A number of guests and observers were invited to participate including representatives from UNAIDS, WFP, FHI and also from NGOs working on similar issues.Participants were through 3 days process of identifying the issues,clarifying needs and generating recommendations for action.
The objectives of the meeting included :
• Developing appropriate strategies to address the sexual health needs of MSM in Nepal.
• Encouraging the development of information sharing mechanisms and develop models of good practices in providing local culturally appropriate sexual health promotion strategies among MSM their sexual partners of whatever gender.
• Exploring human rights concerns regarding MSM and developing appropriate mechanism to address these.
• Identifying training needs specifically addressing issues concerning the sexual health needs of MSM and the development of appropriate sexual health services.
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Publisher:
BDS, UNAIDS
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Type / Script:
Progress Report
in English
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Keywords:
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, FAMILY PLANNING, MEDICAL SCIENCES, REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM, SEX EDUCATION, HEALTH, FAMILY PLANNING, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, WOMEN'S HEALTH, SEX EDUCATION, HUMAN REPRODUCTION, AIDS, HIV/AIDS, HIV INFECTIONS, AIDS PREVENTION, ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY, BLOOD SAFETY, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, DISEASES, AIDS PREVENTION, DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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Thematic Group:
UNAIDS
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HIV/AIDS
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Thesaurus:
10.03.01
- Disease Prevention And Control
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