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The purpose of the information series is to provide detailed guidance for lawmakers, policymakers, judiciaries, health service providers, civil society and other stakeholders, to support the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies and programmes to respect, protect and fulfill women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This panel will focus on discussing the legal standards underpinning sexual and reproductive health and rights, good practices from across regions in securing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, and identify opportunities to advance work and continued advocacy and engagement on this issue.

The purpose of the information series is to provide detailed guidance for lawmakers, policymakers, judiciaries, health service providers, civil society and other stakeholders, to support the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies and programmes to respect, protect and fulfill women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This panel will focus on discussing the legal standards underpinning sexual and reproductive health and rights, good practices from across regions in securing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, and identify opportunities to advance work and continued advocacy and engagement on this issue.

The purpose of the information series is to provide detailed guidance for lawmakers, policymakers, judiciaries, health service providers, civil society and other stakeholders, to support the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies and programmes to respect, protect and fulfill women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This panel will focus on discussing the legal standards underpinning sexual and reproductive health and rights, good practices from across regions in securing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, and identify opportunities to advance work and continued advocacy and engagement on this issue.

Bangladesh remains a low HIV prevalence country with less than 0.1% overall prevalence in general population over the years1. The HIV prevalence remains less than 1% both among key and bridge populations. Till date, the country has registered a total of 3674 cases of HIV infection. However, the estimated number of people living with HIV is around 9500. Although the prevalence remains low, Bangladesh is one of the only four countries in Asia and the Pacific where prevalence has increased more than 25% over a decade till 2012.

In this research, the Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia) has focused on a group of migrant workers who are especially vulnerable to HIV: males who have sex with males, otherwise known as “MSM.” MSM migrant workers suffer multiple layers of stigma and discrimination, which, in combination with the risky sexual behaviors they engage in heightens their risk of HIV infection.

The global AIDS response has made significant progress in halting and reversing the epidemic. The number of new HIV infections among women and girls has stabilized and the number of AIDS-related deaths has fallen significantly worldwide. Access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy has expanded considerably, in particular among pregnant women, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission has resulted in fewer new HIV infections in newborns. However, the progress for women and girls is not equal across all regions. Much more needs to be done to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, to scale up prevention and treatment efforts for women and girls and to address the legal, economic and social factors that continue to put them at greater risk of HIV infection.

Country fact sheet HIV/AIDS in Bhutan provides information on epidemic, HIV spending, policies and guidelines, health sector response, etc.

Get an overview of the HIV/AIDS situation for Transport Workers in the Asia-Pacific region. Browse and view charts and graphs illustrating data on this population's HIV prevalence and epidemiology, risk behaviors, vulnerability and HIV knowledge, and national response.

Get an overview of the HIV/AIDS situation for Clients of Sex Workers in the Asia-Pacific region. Browse and view charts and graphs illustrating data on this population's HIV prevalence and epidemiology, risk behaviors, vulnerability and HIV knowledge, and national response.

Get an overview of the HIV/AIDS situation for Seafarers and Port Workers in the Asia-Pacific region. Browse and view charts and graphs illustrating data on this population's HIV prevalence and epidemiology, risk behaviors, vulnerability and HIV knowledge, and national response.