Looking Back at Melbourne’s HIV History
Brendan Bale spoke with ‘Transmissions: Archiving HIV/AIDS – Melbourne 1979-2014’ co-curator Dr Russell Walsh about his current exhibition at the University of Melbourne. The exhibition, running until...
View ArticleInterview with Daisy Nakato – Sex Worker advocate in Uganda
Matt McDonell speaks with Daisy Nakato from the Women’s Organization Network for Human Rights Advocacy. She is a passionate advocate for the basic rights of sex workers in Uganda. Daisy began paid sex...
View ArticleLoti from Peru on homophobic bullying by teachers in schools
Matt McDonell speaks with Loti from the Institute of Studies in Health, Sexuality and Human Development based in Lima, Peru. Loti speaks of homophobic bullying in schools where a recent study has found...
View ArticleKim Green from FHI360 in Ghana on engaging youth on HIV via social media
Matt McDonell speaks with Kim Green from FHI360, a non-profit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Kim speaks...
View ArticleOpening dialogue with youth about HIV on Bougainville Island
Blossum Gilmour from Care International speaks from the front line of HIV service delivery on remote Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. With a focus on young people, Care International’s programs...
View ArticleBuilding skills for change in Asia’s MSM community
Midnight Poonkasetwattana from APCOM (Asia-Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health) speaks with JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell on their efforts to build skills and empower grass roots health and advocacy...
View ArticleRampant stigma holding back effective delivery of HIV services
Richard Burzynski from UNAIDS speaks with JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell on the stigma and discrimination that is impeding progress in the global AIDS response. Richard speaks of the need to tailor solutions...
View ArticleAustralian Senator advocates migration law change
Australian Greens Senator Richard Di Natale visited JOY 94.9 on site at the Global Village at AIDS 2014 to speak with the Absolutely Everybody team. As a doctor prior to entering parliament, Senator Di...
View ArticleEngaging with parliamentarians to champions change in the Asia-Pacific
Alex Lamb, Parliamentary Advocacy Coordinator for Care Australia speaks with Matt McDonell about engaging with politicians for women’s health and rights. Alex works to engage and inform politicians...
View ArticleAustralia leads study for new engagement solution in Indonesia
Professor John Kaldor from the Kirby Institute spoke with JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell to launch Indonesia Test and Treat – a new study in partnership with three Indonesian universities. Indonesia’s HIV...
View ArticleMichael Kirby supports Australia’s only GLBTI radio station
The Royal Daltons had an impromptu visit from former High Court Chief Justice Michael Kirby as he spoke about the new HIV figures released on Southern Africa....
View ArticleThe power of the pulpit: priests fighting HIV in India
Fr Phillip Kuruvilla is no ordinary priest! As part of the National Council of Churches in India, Fr Phllip has driven a remarkable change in the way various churches deal with HIV and marginalised...
View ArticleHIV/AIDS as the entry point for human rights
Dr Khadija Moalla, the Regional Coordinator for the HIV/AIDS in the Arab States based in Tunisia, names the media and religious leaders as key influencers in both that response to HIV and improving...
View ArticleVoices of the AIDS 2014 volunteer team
JOY 94.9’s Matt McDonell speaks with some of the many volunteers from around the world that gave up their time to help make AIDS 2014 a success. Hear why they chose to volunteer and what they take away...
View ArticleForging safe workplaces for sex and entertainment workers in Cambodia
Richard Howard, a regional specialist on HIV and AIDS in Asia for the International Labour Organisation, speaks about a project that is setting a new standard of workplace conditions for entertainment...
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