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Health & Development Networks (HDN) is a leading facilitator of information, dialogue and advocacy approaches on HIV and TB. Established as an Irish non-profit organization in 1998 and as a Thai Foundation in 2003, HDN is known for its independent role in ensuring civil society perspectives, priorities and needs are given the attention they deserve. Underpinning all of HDN’s work is the mantra ‘Speak Your World’, which focuses on increasing the voices of those least able to to speak out, including those of marginalized/isolated groups, communities and individuals affected by HIV and TB. Working with and supporting broader civil society in this way is central to the organization’s work. HDN is headquartered in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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NGO Forum Press Release | NGO Forum news
The April NGO Forum was organized by Health & Development Networks (HDN) in collaboration with several partner organizations on 29 April 2008. The title was "Thai community HIV/AIDS working: the Concepts on Risk Group and Risk Behaviorrrrr". An open discussion, the event was facilitated by Monruedee Laphimon, researcher from Health Policy Study Centre, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahidol University, and member of the Thai Women and HIV/AIDS Taskforce (TWAT). Several issues were raised during the discussion including:
Thai community HIV/AIDS working: the Concepts on Risk Group and Risk Behavior | NGO Forum news
Recently, there has been a debate among NGO workers and community members about the Thai Red Crosssâs refusal to receive blood donated by MSM. The discussion was especially active among those people who are working with many groups classified as âhigh risk groupssâ including men who have sex with men (MSM), youth, sex workers, etc.
UNAIDS expresses solidarity with the call for restraint in new drug control policy of Thailand | HDN news
During the 22nd UNAIDS' Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting, civil society representatives from different organizations of HIV and TB affected communities held a major demonstration against the Thai new drug control policy.
Executive Director of UNAIDS visits the TB photovoice exhibition in Thailand | HDN news
Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS, visited the TB Photovoice exhibition being held in Chiang Mai, Thailand today (23 April 2008). TB Photovoice uses photography for dialogue, advocacy and awareness on TB and HIV issues in northern Thailand.
