MSM/IDUs and Their Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS Training Workshop

Shahnawaz Chachar facilitated a two-day training workshop for volunteers and project staff involved in a UNODC-funded HIV/AIDS prevention project. This project was implemented by the Ghazi Social Welfare Association in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. The training workshop specifically aimed to educate participants about men who have sex with men (MSM) and intravenous drug users (IDUs) and their heightened vulnerability to HIV/AIDS transmission. The training included in-depth discussions on the various modes of HIV transmission, identification of key risk factors associated with MSM and IDU populations, and exploration of effective HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the specific challenges faced by MSM and IDUs in accessing HIV/AIDS information and services, and were equipped with the necessary skills to address these challenges effectively within their communities.