Assess HIV vulnerability of sex worker returnee from India to design HIV prevention, treatment and care services

Executive Summary This UNAIDS PAF project aims to assess the HIV vulnerabilities among returning Nepalese sex workers from India and design HIV prevention, treatment and care package tailored to their needs based on the findings. The project is executed by ILO in collaboration with UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UNICEF and UNAIDS Secretariat. The needs assessment will form the evidence-base to enrich current knowledge which could contribute to improving responses for this population. In the short term the results of needs assessment wilinform the national strategic plan to ensure returning sex workers ‘ rights are protected as well ensuring their access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. In the longer term, these consideration will be incorporated into the national strategic plan to support the development of appropriate responses for this population.

Project symbol

NEP/10/02/UNA

Admin unit

CO-Kathmandu

Start date

01/04/2011

End date

30/06/2012

Total allocation

35526

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

35526

Development Partners

Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

Country/Countries

Nepal

Outcomes

International Labour Standards