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The People Living with HIV Stigma Index Nepal 2011
Abstract:
This report is a collaborative study by FPAN, UNAIDS and NAP+N. We congratulate all those involved in the study and commend their contribution in compiling this report and generating the evidences that will strengthen the national response to HIV/AIDS and enable the creation of an environment in Nepal where the human rights of PLHIV are honoured.Although stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a gross violation of their human rights, it also acts as a major barrier in providing them access to care, treatment and support services. Stigma and discrimination against PLHIV is also a violation of the “Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS,” which was ratifi ed by the United Nations General Assembly, and to which Nepal is a signatory. The present study has been designed to ensure representation of Nepalis living with HIV across the development regions, genders, including the third gender, and various sub-groups of key affected populations, such as FSWs, IDUs and MSM/TG people. The report of the National Stigma Index Study comes at an opportune time when the National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2011-2016 for Nepal is under formulation, and it will defi nitely be useful in providing a necessary evidence base for informing the development of the National Action Plan on HIV and AIDS and the next NSP.
Publisher: FPAN, NAP+N, UNAIDS Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 HIV/AIDS, STIGMA, DISCRIMINATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT, SEX WORKER, AGE, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, HIV TREATMENT, DISABLITY, BLOOD SAFETY, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, AIDS PREVENTION, HIV INFECTIONS
Thematic Group:
UNAIDS, (2011)
Thesaurus:
10.03.02 - Diseases And Carriers Of Diseases
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