“In many countries and communities, the stigma associated with HIV and the resulting discrimination can be as devastating as the illness itself: abandonment by spouse and/or family, social ostracism, job and property loss, school expulsion, denial of medical services, lack of care and support, and violence.”

(Excerpt from: UNAIDS, 2007. Reducing HIV Stigma and Discrimination: A critical part of national AIDS programmes)

GOAL 1: Sustain national political leadership at the highest level

GOAL 2: Review and address policies, laws and regulations pertaining to HIV/AIDS issues

GOAL 3: Increase awareness of HIV/AIDS among people living in Malaysia

GOAL 4: Reduce stigma and discrimination faced by PLHIV

Leadership at the highest level

The MAC Strategic Plan 2008-2010 was launched during World AIDS Day on Nov 30, 2008

MAC President Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman speaking at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico in August 2008

The One Life Revolution exhibition allows visitors to experience the pain of social injustice endured by people living with HIV/AIDS and victims of child trafficking