Publications on Male Sex Workers (MSW)
Briefing Paper: HIV and STI Testing and Treatment Policies
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This briefing paper explores sex workers' experiences of HIV and STI testing and treatment programmes from a global perspective. Sex workers are rarely included in the development and implementation of programming.
 
 
Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) Strategic Plan 2016-2020
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This Strategic Plan sets out the key directions for the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) in 2016–20. It outlines how – in those five years – NSWP will build on its significant achievements and lessons to date, while also strengthening critical areas of its work and responding to a changing and challenging environment.
 
 
Factsheet 4: Management of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), as of Asar 2072 (July 2015)
Resource | Fact Sheets,

Background about STI in Nepal:
- Key interventions for management of STI in Nepal are targeted Behavior Change Communication (BCC), condom promotion and distribution, diagnosis and treatment of STI (both syndromic and etiological management) and referral services.
- STI management services are available from Government Health Facilities and NGOs for key population.
- Nepal has been following WHO recommended approach for the management of STIs in patients with recognized signs and symptoms.

 
 
Policy Brief: Sex Work, Violence and HIV in Asia - From Evidence to Safety
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This brief brings together the latest findings and recommendations for advocates, programmers and policy-makers, to identify priorities and implement effective policy and program strategies for putting this growing body of knowledge into practice.
 
 
A Survey of HIV, Syphilis and Risk Behaviours among Males Having Sex with Males, Male sex Workers and Hijra 2014
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From September 2013 to February 2014 a cross sectional survey was conducted to assess changes in risk behaviours and prevalence of HIV and active syphilis among MSM, MSW, and hijra.
 
 
10 Reasons to Decriminalize Sex Work
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This document provides ten reasons why decriminalization of sex work is the best policy for promoting the health and human rights of sex workers, their families, and communities.
 
 
Integrated Biological Behavioural Surveillance Survey and Size Estimation of Sex Workers in Fiji: HIV Prevention Project
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This research is the first large-scale quantitative research on sex workers in Fiji. It has enabled an understanding of the nature and extent of sex work in Fiji, rates of HIV and STI infection among sex workers and their knowledge and behaviour around safer sex practices.
 
 
Factsheet 1: HIV Epidemic Update of Nepal, as of December 2014
Resource | Fact Sheets,

-The first HIV case was detected in 1988. The key populations are as follows:
 People who inject drugs (PWID)
 Sex workers and their clients (Male and Female)
 Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and transgender people
 Male Labor Migrants and their wives
 Prison Inmates
- Heterosexual transmission is dominant
- HIV prevalence among adult population in the country is below 1%

 
 
Sex Work and HIV: Asia-Pacific Regional Data Overview
Resource | Data Sheets,
This Regional Data Overview presents regional data on sex work that is available as it pertains to HIV epidemiology, risk behaviours and vulnerability factors.
 
 
GAP Report 2014 People Left Behind: Sex Workers
Resource | Presentations,
A compilation of the epidemiology data and graphics contained in the Gap report on sex workers.