Thailand joins network partners Aims to reduce inequality and end AIDS by ’73
Today (7 March 2022) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KorTor.) Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health (MOPH), along with Mr. Wichawat Isaraphakdi Assistant Minister, Election Commission Mr. Tofik Buckali Acting Director of the United Nations AIDS Program (UNAIDS)
for the Asia and Pacific region Opening a seminar for high-level executives on the topic “Ending AIDS: Zero Discrimination, One World” on the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day, organized by the Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and the UNAIDS (UNAIDS). from different countries in Thailand or representatives of international organizations Civil society, communities, people living with HIV and the main population including academic institutions both in Thailand and member networks around the world
Mr. Anutin said that every day on March 1 of every year It is the International Campaign to End Discrimination (Zero Discrimination Day), but today there is still a problem of stigma and discrimination at home and at work.
Schools, health care facilities or even in law Therefore, people do not dare to get tested for HIV infection. and preventive and therapeutic services provided. This is a barrier to ending AIDS. However, reducing discrimination is not easy. Because it involves changing thoughts, beliefs and values that have been deeply rooted in society for a long time. as well as changes in guidelines and practices including various laws To access HIV services It is therefore a challenge for member countries around the world to accelerate action to achieve concrete.
Mr. Anutin said that on the agenda that Thailand is the chairman of the AIDS Project Executive Committee
UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB) 2022 Thailand is committed to supporting ending stigma and discrimination related to HIV. In order to achieve the goal of ending stigma and discrimination, it is necessary to strengthen the cooperation of the international community network. Affected communities and academic department will share learning Share information, knowledge and work experience. along with defining important issues to be solved End stigma and discrimination related to HIV. To achieve the goals and intent to reduce inequality and end AIDS by 2030.
Mr. Wichawat said that to achieve sustainable development goals And to end AIDS by 2030, the international community needs to double its efforts in four areas: 1. Promoting universal health coverage that reaches and covers all populations. 2. Strengthening cooperation Share and support the transfer of technology, knowledge, and budget to increase operational capability.
AIDS at all levels 3. Continue to work on ending stigma and discrimination to end AIDS more effectively. in line with the political commitments under the 2021-2026 Global AIDS Strategy and the 2021 HIV/AIDS Political Declaration; Design, design, and provide HIV/AIDS prevention and service. leading to an end to the stigma associated with HIV
“Thailand is one of 29 countries participating in the Global Partnership for Action and supporting the movement to end all forms of stigma and discrimination related to HIV.
Civil Society and Community They have jointly developed the Partnership Action Plan to End HIV-related Stigma, as well as continuously mobilizing support budgets and working with all sectors. to develop a suitable operating model for each area,” said Mr. Wichawat.