“Fundamental to reducing HIV risk and vulnerability is enhancing access for all, including those engaged in sex work, to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. Comprehensive rights-based programmes on HIV and sex work are critical to the success of the HIV response.”

(Excerpt from: UNAIDS, 2009. UNAIDS Guidance Note on HIV and Sex Work)

GOAL 1: Provide 64,000 SW/TS with accurate information on HIV prevention

GOAL 2: Provide 40,000 SW/TS with access to condoms and VCT services

GOAL 3: Improve quality of life for 80 SW/TS living with HIV through shelter homes

GOAL 4: Provide capacity building, training and advocacy to 50 SW/TS

GOAL 5: Conduct an Integrated Bio-Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS) of SW/TS, in partnership with MoH, to strengthen HIV prevention strategies

MAC President Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman being congratulated by former US President Bill Clinton after presenting MAC’s Commitment to Action, known as MAWAR, at the 1st Clinton Global Initiative held in Hong Kong in December 2008 - More info

An outreach worker encouraging a client to seek voluntary testing and counselling services at the drop-in centre

Outreach workers sharing information on safer sex and practices

An outreach worker interviewing a client on the socio-economic behaviour of sex workers