The Implementation Mechanism to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Thailand (Crisis Response System: CRS)

Authors

  • Darinda Rosa Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
  • Patcharaporn Pavaputanon Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
  • Siriporn Monyarit Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health

Keywords:

Stigma, Discrimination, HIV

Abstract

Thailand has expressed its determination to end the AIDS problem (Ending AIDS) by 2030 with the goal of reducing discrimination due to HIV and gender. It has set a clear goal of eliminating social barriers. and laws to reduce access to services by no more than 10 percent.
The Crisis Response System (CRS) developing a system for receiving complaints and protecting rights violations regarding AIDS, gender, and being a population vulnerable to discrimination (Crisis Response System: CRS) or a program CRS is a channel for receiving complaints about AIDS rights violations through an online web application.
The Crisis Response System (CRS) uses technology to provide services that are easily accessible and allow people to report incidents themselves. and will receive systematic, timely and efficient assistance Mechanisms driving action to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Thailand There is development of the potential of multidisciplinary teams at every level, every organization, and covering every province (Crisis Response System) to protect and protect human rights. gender equality and key vulnerable populations which has activities linked in 5 steps related to various agencies in the country, starting from receiving complaints and managing complaints in Real-Time.
Currently, there is the development of the potential of the network to handle complaints and work proactively. What drives assistance is Community Led Service, which has specific expertise in reaching the population.

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Published

10-04-2024

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Rosa D, Pavaputanon P, Monyarit S. The Implementation Mechanism to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Thailand (Crisis Response System: CRS). J Royal Thai Army Nurses [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 10 [cited 2024 Nov. 19];25(1):29-35. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JRTAN/article/view/265471

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