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APCOM activities pre-ICAAP
The 200 Forum - 08 August (all day)
From 200 to Ø: Responding effectively to HIV among MSM in Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (APCOM) will conduct a full-day forum on August 8 on the unique challenges posed by HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgenders (TG) in the region. The interactive consultation is an official pre-conference activity of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP 9) being held in Bali. Authorities from around the world armed with the latest epidemiological data will provide important new insights into the directions the epidemic is taking in the region.
| Location: | Mercure Sanur Hotel (in Bali, Sanur) |
| Date: | 8th of August (Saturday) |
| Time: | Check-in 8am; Forum starts at 9am prompt |
| Registration: | Advance request to 200forum@msmasia.org |
Open to all with a reservation. Free admittance includes lunch and dinner, compliments of APCOM. To see the program, click on the PDF link under the Forum logo.
APCOM during 9th ICAAP
MSM and HIV in Asia and the Pacific: Cross-cutting issues
Satellite Meeting MoSm02
The session explores the cross-cutting issues that impact on male-to-male sexual practices, risks and vulnerabilities towards developing more coherent and comprehensive approaches to reduce such risks and vulnerabilities. The issues will include: MSM and Drug Use, MSM and Sex Work, young MSM/youth and MSM and female partners. This meeting is presented by FHI-APRO, WHO-WPRO and APCOM.
- 10-August 2009 (Monday)
- BICC, Westin Hotel
- 11 August 2009 (Tuesday)
- 4.00 – 5.30pm (16.00-17.00)
Read the news story on MSM and HIV in Asia and the Pacific: Cross-cutting issues.
Gender variance and male-male sexualities across the global south
Satellite Meeting MoSm20
This session will bring together experts from southern hemisphere regions (Asia, Latin America, Pacific Islands, Sub-Saharan Africa) to explore similarities and contrasts as they impact the delivery of HIV services for MSM and transgenders. Development of global links and networking on these issues will increase and strengthen advocacy and educational efforts of participants.This meeting is supported by Hivos, NFI and ASAP.
- 11-August 2009 (Monday)
- BICC, Westin Hotel
- 6.00 – 8.00pm (18.00-20.00)
Overcoming legal barriers to comprehensive prevention among MSM and TG in Asia Pacific
Symposium 13_MoSY13_UNDP
The session will contribute to the proposed UNDP regional study that analyzes de-criminalization strategies, related laws and practices in order to mitigate their adverse impact, specifically on MSM and MSM/HIV services. There have been some successes in the region in this regard, which will be reviewed, along and a keen focus on the adverse consequences of such laws so as to create an increased understanding of their negative impacts. This meeting is presented by UNDP Regional Centre for Asia-Pacific and APCOM.
- 11-August 2009 (Tuesday)
- Nusa Indah , BICC, Westin Hotel
- 4.00 – 5.30pm (16.00-17.30)
Making it all happen - special gratitude to donors
APCOM is particularly grateful to the following organisations for underwriting The 200 Forum and other activites (listed here in alphabetical order): AFAO, Hivos, NFI, Pact/USAID, PSI, OSI, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNESCO and the World Bank, in addtion to those who partner with APCOM in many ways, inlcuding helping to present many of the APCOM activities before and during the 9th ICAAP: ASAP, Burnet Institute, Coalition of Asia Pacific Regional Networks on HIV/AIDS (7-Sisters), FHI-APRO, Local Organising Committee of ICAAPIX and WHO-WPRO.
APCOM caucus meetings at ICAAP
Pacific
(Cook Island, Fiji, Kirbati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Naru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu)
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Time: 11.30 – 14.30 (box lunch is included for the first 70 people)
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa
Kamasan Room
Note: Unveiling of the PSDN Strategic Plan and website launch (11.30 – 13.00) is followed by a closed meeting for the Annual General Meeting of PSDN. We thank you for your cooperation to keep this meeting private.
The APCOM caucus meeting for the Pacific countries, territories and areas provide the opportunity to come together and discuss local issues, meet with others doing similar work and discuss best ways to begin building supportive environments. You will have a chance to meet members of the Pacific Sexual Diversity Network (PSDN) as well. Exploring future networking and how APCOM might help will be part of the informal agendas, which will be led by each APCOM community representative and/or alternate for the Pacific.
See the PSDN Advocacy Report 2009, a PDF file.
Developed Asia
(Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Macau SAR, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan)
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Time: 18.00 – 20.00 (light snacks and soft drinks included)
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa
Kamasan Room
The APCOM caucus meeting for Developed Asia countries and areas provide the opportunity to come together and discuss local issues, meet with others doing similar work and discuss best ways to begin building supportive environments. Exploring future networking and how APCOM might help will be part of the informal agendas, which will be led by each APCOM community representative and/or alternate for the sub-region.
South Asia
(Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Note: India not included in this APCOM group)
Time and Location To Be Announced
The APCOM caucus meeting for South Asia countries (except for India) provides the opportunity to meet others from your sub-region, come together and discuss local issues, meet with others doing similar work and discuss best ways to begin building supportive environments. Exploring future networking and how APCOM might help will be part of the informal agenda, which will be led by the APCOM community representative and/or alternate for the sub-region.
Being MSM, WSW, TG and Muslim (region-wide)
Closed Meeting
Note: This meeting is open only to men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women and transgenders who are also Muslim. Pre-registration is required (see APCOM Exhibit Booth #14 for more information). We thank you for your cooperation to keep this meeting private.
This unique APCOM caucus meeting provides the opportunity to come together, discuss nad provide support to others face the difficulties of ‘being different’ in a faith-based society. It will also provide the space to discuss local issues, meet with others doing similar work and discuss best ways to begin building supportive environments. Exploring future networking and how APCOM might help will be part of the informal agendas, which will be led by each APCOM community representative and/or alternate for the Pacific.
Transgender (region-wide)
Time and Location To Be Announced
The APCOM caucus meeting for Transgenders will the first time that transgender people and supporters involved in HIV programming for TG have come together on a region-wide basis. Since its inception, APCOM has been committed to helping transgender communities in the region mobilise communities and lay the foundation to establishing a vital and representative presence to advocate for the unique needs of transgender constituencies.
The meeting provides the opportunity to come together and discuss local, national, sub-regional and regional issues, meet with others doing similar work and discuss best ways to begin building supportive environments. Exploring future networking and how APCOM might help will be part of the informal agenda, which will be led by the one or both of the two APCOM Transgender Community Representatives, Lenny Sugiharto of Indonesia and Khun Sittiphan (Hua) Boonyapisomparn of Thailand.
APCOM AND MSM/TG COMMUNICATONS FOCAL POINT
APCOM Exhibit Booth (#14)
APCOM is maintaining an MSM/TG Communications Focal Point throughout ICAAP for the Coalition of Asia Pacific Regional Networks on HIV/AIDS (7-Sisters). Drop by the APCOM Booth, #14 in the Exhibit Area on the first floor of BICC, from 10 - 13 August, 9am - 6pm (09.00-18.00 daily during ICAAP).
MSM and TG groups can drop off materials for display, space permitting. Up to date infomation on 'all things MSM and TG at ICAAP' will be available.