Publications on Key Populations
When Sex Work and Drug Use Overlap: Considerations for Advocacy and Practice
Resource | Publications,
The report examines the multiple and varied contexts within which drug use and sex work overlap. It provides a snapshot of available evidence on the factors that contribute to vulnerability among people who sell sex and use drugs.
 
 
HIV Epidemic and Response in Asia and the Pacific - Country Posters 2013
Resource | Presentations,
Country posters of 18 countries prepared by UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Regional Support Team and HIV and AIDS Data Hub for Asia-Pacific for the 10th UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Regional Management Meeting, Bangkok, 16-17 November 2013
 
 
Joint Statement on Scaling up Voluntary Community-based HIV Testing and Counseling for Key Populations in Asia and the Pacific
Resource | Publications,
United Nations entities, civil society networks and development partners in Asia and the Pacific are joining to urge for a rapid increase of voluntary confidential community-based HIV testing and counseling for key populations at higher risk—including men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers and people who use drugs— in the region, to help ensure more people in need are able to access life-saving antiretroviral treatment.
 
 
The Nepal HIV Investment Plan 2014-2016
Resource | Publications,
This national investment plan is a renewed call for coordinated action from the public and private sectors, civil society and international partners to reduce Nepal’s HIV burden. Drawing on programmatic data and a 2013 review of Nepal’s national response, a 4-month participatory process was undertaken to develop this plan
 
 
Handbook on strategies to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Resource | Guidelines,

This handbook is one of a series of tools developed by UNODC to support countries in the implementation of the rule of law and the development of criminal justice reform. It is designed to be used by all actors involved in the criminal justice system, including policymakers, legislators, prison managers, prison staff, members of non-governmental organizations and other individuals interested or active in the field of criminal justice and prison reform. It also addresses health and related professionals involved in the provision of services in the penitentiary system.

 
 
Policy Brief: Access Challenges for HIV Treatment among People Living with HIV and Key Populations in Middle-Income Countries
Resource | Publications,
This policy brief examines the challenges to affordable HIV treatment access in MICs amongst people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations.
 
 
Technical Paper: Review of Training and Programming Resources on Gender-Based Violence against Key Populations
Resource | Publications,
This Technical Paper is part of the Review of Resources: Gender-Based Violence against Key Populations – an activity commissioned by the Gender Technical Working Group (TWG) of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
 
 
Tracking the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Asia and the Pacific
Resource | Videos,
Video of the presentation by By Mr. J.V.R. Prasada Rao United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, at the 7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
 
 
Progress towards United Nations Security Council Resolution 1983 in Asia and the Pacific
Resource | Publications,
The HLM targets and UNSC Resolution 1983 provide an opportunity to scale up universal access to HIV and AIDS related services for all uniformed service personnel and their family members and for people living with HIV and the key populations at higher risk of HIV with whom uniformed services personnel interact.
 
 
A Rapid Assessment and Response to Injecting and Drug Use in Dili and Bobonaro Districts, Timor-Leste
Resource | Publications,

This study was based on the Rapid Assessment and Response methodology outlined in the WHO Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on Psychoactive Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviour and the WHO Rapid Assessment and Response Technical Guide on Injecting and Drug Use. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. 17 Key informant interviews, 15 focus group discussions, and 44 individual structured interviews among drug users were conducted.