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: "Michael (not his real name), a 24-year-old professional, was tested positive for human mmunodeficiency virus (HIV) earlier this year. Aside from his 27-year-old partner, no other people he regularly interacts with is aware of his circumstance. He is afraid he might lose his job and the attached health insurance coverage to it. He is scared of the disappointment this may cause to his parents, as well as the succeeding disgrace that will haunt his family. He fears his friends will avoid him. He is frightened by the thought that people will judge and talk about him. He is terrorized by all possible forms of social stigma accompanying his medical condition."

A look at the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act and interview with Hon. Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr., Vice Chairperson, AFPPD.

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World AIDS Day 2017 | Legislating the fight vs. HIV and AIDS: The Philippines’ road to 90-90-90 Michael (not his real name), a 24-year-old professional, was tested positive for human mmunodeficiency virus (HIV) earlier this year. Aside from his 27-year-old partner, no other people he regularly interacts with is aware of his circumstance. He is afraid he might lose his job and the attached heal...

"BHUTAN: To promote healthy and active ageing which are related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Social and Cultural Committee presented the detailed findings to the house on the issue. Presenting the report, The Chairman Kinga of the Social and Cultural Committee said that the rationale behind such report is to fulfill the provision of constitution and to meet the SDG’s “Leave no one behind” agenda. He also pointed out that promoting positive ageing and bringing improvement to our elderly citizens shall also lead to Gross National Happiness in its true context."

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Policy Round Up: Bhutan expected to have the largest increase in longevity from 65 to 75 years in Asia by 2030 BHUTAN: To promote healthy and active ageing which are related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Social and Cultural Committee presented the detailed findings to the house on the issue. Presenting the report, The Chairman Kinga of the Social and Cultural Committee said that the rationa...

"Kasymalieva knew these issues weren’t a priority in the Kyrgyz parliament having reported as a journalist for over 10 years on women migrants, child marriage and the often brutal abduction of young women who are then forced into marriage.

But Kasymalieva, 33, was surprised by the total disregard for issues impacting women in the majority Muslim country in central Asia bordering China that is home to about six million people."

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Policy Round Up: When Women Rule: Kyrgyzstan's youngest female MP puts bride kidnapping, attacks on women in spotlight KYRGYZSTAN: Aida Kasymalieva, Kyrgyzstan’s youngest female member of parliament, was stunned when her male colleagues walked out as she spoke at a session on women’s issues in a nation rife with domestic violence, child marriage and bride kidnappings.Kasymalieva knew these issues weren’t a priority…

The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) successfully concluded the in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, with its reaffirmed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the AFPPD Strategic Plan 2016-2019 for the remaining period up to 2019.

AFPPD 12th General Assembly reaffirms Asia-Pacific parliamentarians’ commitment to achieving SDGs The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) successfully concluded the 12th General Assembly in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, with its reaffirmed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the AFPPD Strategic Plan 2016-2019 for the remaining period up to 2019. O...

The delegates of visit the . The country's best and brightest, these young people will be Sri Lanka's future policy-makers.

Advocating for youth participation in political processes is one of 's priority areas of work.

Over 150 participants, including 82 Members of Parliament and 37 national committee parliamentary staff, from 24 Asia-Pacific countries, championing , and
are currently in for the . Is your representative one of these population and development champions?

AFPPD will convene the 12th General Assembly in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 7 to 8 October 2017. Over 150 participants, including 82 Members of Parliament and 37 national committee parliamentary staff from 24 Asia-Pacific countries, will jointly review and evaluate the mid-term implementation status of AFPPD’s Strategic Plan 2016-2019.

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AFPPD 12th General Assembly: Engaging Parliamentarians, Pursuing Human Development The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) will convene the 12th General Assembly in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 7 to 8 October 2017. Over 150 participants, including 82 Members of Parliament and 37 national committee parliamentary staff from 24 Asia-Pacific countries, wil...

"The [Kazakh] Majilis Speaker noted the importance of what the Forum parliamentarians do to shape and extend the legal framework needed for finding solutions to population issues and development."

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Policy Round Up: Speaker of the Kazakh Majilis receives Chairperson of AFPPD Nurlan Nigmatulin, the Speaker of the Kazakh Majilis, has received the delegates of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development headed by Chairperson, Member of the House of Councillors of Japan, Keizo Takemi, Kazinform cites the Majilis press service. The Majilis Speaker noted...

In celebration of the 2017 International Day of Older Persons, we are pleased to share messages from some of our Standing Committee members on . Read: http://bit.ly/2xHtTxZ

Celebration of International Day of Older Persons In celebration of the 2017 International Day of Older Persons, AFPPD is pleased to share messages from some of the members of AFPPD's Standing Committee on Active Ageing. This year's theme is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society....

"The Universal Health Coverage bill, which aims to give Filipinos access to a 'full spectrum of health services,' was passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives [of the Philippines] on Wednesday, September 6."

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Policy Round Up: Universal health coverage bill clears House of Representatives of Philippines The Universal Health Coverage bill, which aims to give Filipinos access to a “full spectrum of health services,” was passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 6. A total of 222 House members voted in favor of House Bill No. 5784, with only seven oppose...

Our member National Committee in the Philippines, Plcpd Foundation, Inc., has produced a series of videos on the situation of human trafficking in the Philippines and the Expanded Anti-Trafficking Law with the support of AFPPD's Small Grants Programme. It was also an outcome of our Regional Parliamentarians’ Conference on Combatting Human Trafficking held in March 2017.

Watch: https://youtu.be/SI4gDwVQblY

Addressing Trafficking in Persons in the Philippines: The Current Situation (1 of 3) The Philippines is a transit country for trafficking in persons. As such, children and women are particularly vulnerable to the threats of trafficking. To pr...

We're looking for a Communications and Media Officer to join the AFPPD Secretariat in Bangkok as soon as possible! The period of assignment will be one year starting on September 21. For more information: http://bit.ly/2eTkR6v