2008

November

China Country Flexible Program Launched

The Australian Government is stepping up its cooperation with the People's Republic of China to reduce the transmission of HIV associated with injecting drug use in Guangxi and Yunnan Provinces. The HAARP China Country Flexible Program was launched on 2 November 2008.

September

Response Beyond Borders

The second Response Beyond Borders Asian Consultation on the Prevention of HIV will take place in Phnom Penh 8-9 October. It coincides with the second HAARP Consultation and Coordination Forum.

April

HAARP Launch in Chang Mai, Thailand

HAARP launches program and website while representatives from around world gather in Chang Mai for UNAIDS meeting.

Dutch to Join HAARP in Vietnam

The Netherlands Government has expressed a willingness to join the HAARP Country Flexible Program (CFP) in Vietnam.

UN Secretary General: Criminalisation of Drugs a Barrier

An independent Commission on AIDS in Asia has released a report outlining strong recommendations for more effective national responses to AIDS across Asia. The report was presented to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on 26 March at an event in New York.