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Shan women and girls and the sex industry in Southeast Asia ;political causes and human
rights implications.
Beyrer C.
Soc Sci Med 2001 Aug;53(4):543-50
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

United Nations recommendations on integrating human rights into HIV/AIDS responses
in Asia-Pacific
Regional Representative,Asia-Pacific Regional Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights, Bangkok, Thailand
(15IAC)
Abstract

Bangladesh



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Paying the Price: Violations of the Rights of Children in Detention in Burundi
Human Rights Watch March 15, 2007
Internet Document

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Prevention of HIV among bonded sex workers through establishing human rights
J.S. Piwoo, A.Y. Choudhury
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
HIV/AIDS, human rights and social vulnerability: integrating prevention into BRAC’s poverty
eradication program
Nasreen H.-e.-, Chowdhury M.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Cambodia



     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Documenting HIV/AIDS-related human rights violations in Cambodia
S Im, CL Ward
(15IAC)
Abstract

The international guidelines on HIV/AIDS and human rights applied in a developing
country
CL Ward, HM Watchirs
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS prevention from a Human Rights perspective
M Tep, M Kolesky
(15IAC)
Abstract

China



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Locked Doors: The human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS in China,
Adams B
Human Rights Watch September 03, 2003
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       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Dilemma of concepts and strategies for the prevention of spread of HIV in relation to human behavior,
law and human rights.
Dennin RH, Lafrenz M, Sinn A, Li LJ.
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2011 Jul;12(7):591-610.
Abstract
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Health and Human Rights Concerns of Drug Users in Detention in Guangxi Province, China
Cohen JE, Amon JJ.
PLoS Med. 2008 Dec 9;5(12):e234.
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The Disconnect between China’s Public Health and Public Security Responses to Injection Drug Use,
and the Consequences for Human Rights
Koester S PLoS Med. 2008 Dec 9;5(12):e240
Paper

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Using the nexus of sexuality, health and human rights: linking efforts to prevent
gender-based violence and HIV in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam
Gruskin S., Ahmed S., Ferguson L, et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

India



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India: AIDS Fueled by Abuses Against Children
Human Rights Watch July 29 2004
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       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Health rights litigation pushes for accountability in clinical trials in India.
Terwindt C.
Health Hum Rights. 2014 Dec 11;16(2):E84-95.
Abstract
The impact of human rights violations and perceptions of discrimination on health service utilization among
injection drug users in Delhi, India.
Sarin E, Kerrigan D.
Subst Use Misuse. 2012 Feb;47(3):230-43.
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    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Sex Work and Human Rights
E Reynaga, AL Crago
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Presentation

Human rights and humane approach toward HIV-AIDS workers
Rozario A.D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Using the nexus of sexuality, health and human rights: linking efforts to prevent
gender-based violence and HIV in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam
Gruskin S., Ahmed S., Ferguson L, et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Targeted interventions and protecting human rights: Lessons learned from India’s
implementation of programs for sex workers
A Amin
(15IAC)
Abstract

APN+ Human Rights Initiative – Documentation of AIDS-related discrimination
in four Asian countries
S Paxton, G Gonzales
(15IAC)
Abstract

Indonesia



     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

APN+ Human Rights Initiative – Documentation of AIDS-related discrimination
in four Asian countries
S Paxton, G Gonzales
(15IAC)
Abstract

Myanmar (Burma)



       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Access To Essential Maternal Health Interventions and Human Rights Violations
among Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Burma.
Mullany LC, Lee CI, Yone L, Paw P, et al
PLoS Med. 2008 Dec 23;5(12):e242.
Paper

Population-based survey methods to quantify associations between human rights
violations and health outcomes among internally displaced persons in eastern Burma.
Mullany LC, Richards AK, Lee CI, et al
J Epidemiol Community Health. 2007 Oct;61(10):908-14
Abstract

Nepal



       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Violations of human rights: health practitioners as witnesses.
Orbinski J, Beyrer C, Singh S.
Lancet. 2007 Aug 25;370(9588):698-704.
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

The lack of human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nepal
Pyakurel B.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Routine HIV testing in developing country: a population-based study on attitudes-practices,
and human rights concerns
Joshi S.D., S. Kumar B.K., Bhatta B., Pandey M.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Human rights and HIV/AIDS in Nepal
Sherpa G.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Pakistan



       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Protecting the unprotected: mixed-method research on drug use, sex work and rights in Pakistan’s
fight against HIV/AIDS.
Mayhew S, Collumbien M, Qureshi A, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Apr;85 Suppl 2:ii31-6.
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    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Human rights and development challenges for south Asian trafficked women
Murtaza A.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

We should respect for the human rights and dignity of affected by HIV/AIDS
WAC Ahmad
(15IAC)
Abstract

Thailand



     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Using the nexus of sexuality, health and human rights: linking efforts to prevent
gender-based violence and HIV in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam
Gruskin S., Ahmed S., Ferguson L, et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The sex industry, human rights and HIV/AIDS in Thailand
C Beyre, KS Leite V Suwanvanichkij
(15IAC)
Abstract

APN+ Human Rights Initiative – Documentation of AIDS-related discrimination
in four Asian countries
S Paxton, G Gonzales
(15IAC)
Abstract

Injecting drug users and human rights: An investigation of the impact of international
anti-drug treaties on the human rights, access to HIV services and policy participation of IDU‘s
AP Hunter
(15IAC)
Abstract

Human rights protection as a component of comprehensive HIV care
in northern Thailand
P Wandee, S Supawitkul, P Kaewkampa
(15IAC)
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Vietnam



       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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The evolution of HIV policy in Vietnam: from punitive control measures to a more
rights-based approach.
Nguyen Ha P, Pharris A, Huong NT, et al
Glob Health Action. 2010 Aug 28;3
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Human rights and HIV/AIDS programming In Vietnam
Nguyen T.N., Huynh T.T.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Using the nexus of sexuality, health and human rights: linking efforts to prevent
gender-based violence and HIV in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam
Gruskin S., Ahmed S., Ferguson L, et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

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