HIV/AIDS and the World of Work
Helping workers, employers and governments to respond effectively to HIV and to eradicate HIV related stigma and discrimination in the workplace is a fundamental component of the ILO’s Decent Work agenda in Asia.
Helping workers, employers and governments to respond effectively to HIV and to eradicate HIV related stigma and discrimination in the workplace is a fundamental part of the ILO’s Decent Work agenda in Asia.
Promoting the health and safety of workers has been part of the ILO’s mandate since its foundation in 1919.
This mandate includes helping workplaces respond to HIV (the Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, caused by HIV).
While most countries in Asia have low HIV prevalence, full engagement of the workplace now can help prevent higher HIV prevalence later. It can also provide much-needed care and support to HIV-infected and affected workers and their families.
Through its Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work (ILO/AIDS), the ILO:
- Raises awareness of the economic and social impact of AIDS in the world of work;
- Helps governments, employers and workers support national efforts to prevent the spread and reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS; and
- Fights discrimination and stigma related to HIV/AIDS
Key Documents
The ILO’s Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work in your local language:
- 劳工组织艾滋病毒/艾滋病问题与工作场所业务守则
- The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work
- The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: KHMER
- The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: LAO PDR
- The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: NEPALI
- ILO แนวปฏิบัติเรื่องโรคเอดส์ในโลกแห่งการทำงาน
- The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: VIETNAMESE
The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: The 10 Key principles
Recommendation concerning HIV and AIDS and the World of Work, 2010 (No. 200)
Key Resources
HIV/AIDS Standards at the Country Level Developed in Cooperation with the ILO:
Cambodia:
China:
HIV and AIDS related employment discrimination in China
Philippines:
Managing HIV/AIDS in the workplace: Employers’ handbook for action
Toolkits:
HIV/AIDS Behaviour Change Communication – A toolkit for the workplace
HIV and AIDS in the Workplace: Trainer’s Guide
Know more about HIV/AIDS - A Toolkit for Workers in the Informal Economy
Driving for change - A training toolkit on HIV/AIDS for the road transport sector
For more information regarding ILO’s work on HIV in the region please contact:
Asia and the Pacific:
Richard S. Howard
Senior specialist on HIV and AIDS
International Labour Organization
10th Floor United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok, Thailand 10200
Tel: +662 288 1765
Email
Contact ILO/AIDS Focal Points in your country for further information:
Country |
Focal persons |
Contact |
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Afghanistan: |
Anahita Amin |
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Bangladesh: |
Shahabuddin Khan |
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Cambodia: |
Por, Chuong |
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China and Mongolia: |
Wu, Rulian |
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Fiji: |
Surkafa Katafono |
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Indonesia: |
Risya Ariyani Kori |
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Japan: |
Shinichi Hasegawa |
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Lao PDR: |
Richard Howard |
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Nepal: |
Nita Neupane |
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Pakistan: |
Manzoor Khaliq |
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Philippines: |
Margaux Sanguyo |
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Sri Lanka: |
Indira Hettiarachchi |
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Thailand: |
Richard Howard |
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Vietnam: |
Richard Howard |