Organization: The Positive Indonesia Network (Jaringan Indonesia Positif)
Region: Asia and the Pacific Islands
Nationality: Indonesia
Country: Indonesia
Interests & expertise: Co-infections (TB, hepatitis, STIs, etc.)
Profession or occupation: Advocate/activist
What inspires you to work in the HIV field?
I wanted to build the capacity of people living with HIV and key populations to fulfil their rights based on needs. Along with empowered communities, we unite to advocate a strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. This will be by reforming the health and public policy to improve health outcomes by addressing barriers due to stigma and discrimination, gender inequalities, socioeconomic status, operational issues and other factors that prevent people from seeking the HIV prevention, treatment and care services they need.
What are your goals as an IAS change maker?
While the epidemic is far from over, the right investments now could reach the goal of an HIV-free generation. These investments will strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of national HIV programmes led by the community to reform the public and health policy.