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UNAIDS NGO Delegation Communiqué on the 28th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating BoardOn the 21-23rd of June 2011, The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board had their 28th meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. The outcome of the meeting were as follows. Before the customary moment of silence that opens each meeting, George Ayala (NGO Alternate Delegate from North America) spoke to the memory of friend and ...» |
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Key Advocacy Messages for Young People for the 2011 United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDSIn June of 2001, the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on AIDS drew attention to the intensifying HIV/AIDS crisis. In the Declaration of Commitment adopted at this meeting and the subsequent resolution adopted at the 2006 United Nations High Level Review Meeting on AIDS, governments made significant statements and commitments to address the epidemic, ...» |
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Human Rights Council Resolution on Human Rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity is an important step forward for HIV preventionOn Friday 17 June, member States of the Human Rights Council will vote on a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. PT Foundation commends this resolution. Acknowledging and addressing acts of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender ...» |
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LAST CHANCE! Volunteers Wanted for 2011 Training Programme!PT Foundation is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who are eager to join our foundation. All of our volunteers undergo an intensive, 3 month-long training program in order to better understand the issues being faced with, so if you are interested in learning and have the drive to participate in our community building programs then ...» |
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Discrimination continues to affect effective HIV prevention in MalaysiaOn 17 May 1990, the World Health Organization made the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases. Yet, despite more than 20 years passing, homophobia and transphobia continue to threaten communities throughout the world. International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is celebrated on May 17 each year to commemorate ...» |
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PT Foundation happy to see Women, Family and Community Development Ministry urging Terengganu Education Department to abolish a boot camp for “sissies” that violated the Child Act 2001.21 April 2011 PT Foundation is happy to see that the Women, Family and CommunityDevelopment Ministry has urged the Terengganu Education Department toabolish a boot camp for “sissies” as it violated the Child Act 2001. PT Foundation is concerned that such activities would have a negative impact on the HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programmes that ...» |
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HIV in Malaysia is increasingly spread through sexual transmission29 March 2011 The 2010 HIV/AIDS statistics recently released by the Disease Control Unit, Ministry of Health Malaysia have indicated a number of significant changes in Malaysia’s HIV epidemic. Firstly, there has been an increase in the number of new HIV cases from 3090 cases in 2009 to 3652 in 2010. Secondly, these figures reveal that Malaysia’s ...» |
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Positive Living organisations in Malaysia express concern at the potential for Free Trade Agreements to impact on accessibility of HIV medicationsMarch 2011 Accessibility to treatment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) is a huge determinant for their livelihoods. Easy access to adequate medical treatment, including access to treatment information, vastly improves PLHIV quality of life. It enables PLHIV to lead healthy and empowered lives, subsequently invalidating the fear, confusion, stigma and discrimination they are ...» |
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Discrimination Against At Risk Communities Endangers HIV Prevention WorkJanuary 2011 Discrimination against communities most affected by HIV in Malaysia makes HIV prevention work increasingly difficult, in turn endangering a safe and healthy Malaysian society. When a community suffers from discrimination it becomes fragmented and alienated. Violence, or the threat of violence, drives these communities underground and into silence. This makes it ...» |
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“I Am” RAW Underwear collection brought to you by PT Foundation and The Under Shop“I Am” is the tagline for the new limited edition Red Ribbon RAW underwear collection by PT Foundation and The Under Shop, who formed this partnership of creative underwear designs in conjunction with World AIDS Day. This collaboration-concept was borne in 2008, with the aim and objective of spreading the message of HIV/AIDS and getting the ...» |
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PT Foundation AwardsOver the years PT Foundation has been fortunate enough to have it's good work recognised locally and internationally with the following awards: Putra Brand Award 2010 NGO of the Year 2008, Malaysia NGO Awards by the Resource Alliance and Nanyang Foundation, 19 May 2008. New Straits Times Humanitarian Award Top 5 Winners, April 2008. United Nations Red Ribbon Award ...» |
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Fabulous - PT Foundation 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner and ShowPT Foundation’s Fabulous Night In a night of fabulous fun and glamo clasur, PT Foundation celebrated sexual diversity and the freedom to live at their 21st Anniversary Fabulous Gala Dinner and Show, held at Menara PGRM in Cheras on Saturday, December 12th. Hosted by the dynamic duo Edwin Sumun aka Shelah and Nell Ng, The Fabulous ...» |
