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IMPORTANT NOTE: The resources here are to help and guide the researcher mostly on HIV/AIDS related issues from different perspectives.
It is HIGHLY ADVISABLE for the person to seek medical or professional help whenever they need it. THINK SMART, ACT SMART...
Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council
Scarleteen: sex education for the real world
Universal Access AIDS Campaigning
The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation
Free Sex-Ed Software for Teens & Young Adults
An initiative to raise fund for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria
Aidsmap: Information on HIV & AIDS
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
The global campaign on prevention, treatment and care for children affected by HIV/AIDS
"UlaanBaatar Call for action"
Friday Prayers Sermon in Brunei Darussalam on HIV/AIDS (Malay)
TeenAIDS: PeerCORPS: AIDS Education and prevention
The Body.com: An AIDS and HIV information resource
Sexuality and relationship info
HIV/AIDS according to IslamOnline.net
AIDS: Islamic viewpoint
Report of ILO-ASEAN Study on Initiatives on HIV and AIDS and the world of work in ASEAN
HIV Insite: Gateway to HIV Knowledge
AIDS Clock (People living with HIV/AIDS worldwide)
AIDS Education Global Information System
HIV Information and living with HIV medication
AIDSmeds.com
Avert.org
7th ASEAN Summit Declaration on HIV/AIDS 5 November 2001, Brunei Darussalam
HIV/AIDS Statistic in Brunei Darussalam (according to UNAIDS.org)
UNAIDS: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS
Online Database of HIV/AIDS policies for the Asia Pacific Region
World AIDS Day
On 1/December every year (which started in 1988), all over the globe recognise this day as "World AIDS Day". World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness, education and fighting prejudice. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.
Each year a particular theme is chosen for World AIDS Day:
- 2009- Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise - Universal Access & Human Rights
- 2008- Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise - Lead, Empower Deliver
- 2007 - Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise - Leadership
- 2006 - Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise - Accountability
- 2005 - Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise
- 2004 - Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS
- 2003 - Stigma & Discrimination
- 2002 - Stigma & Discrimination
- 2001 - I care. Do you?
- 2000 - AIDS : Men make a difference
- 1999 - Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People
- 1998 - Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People
- 1997 - Children Living in a World with AIDS
- 1996 - One World, One Hope
- 1995 - Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities
- 1994 - AIDS & the Family
- 1993 - Act
- 1992 - Community Commitment
- 1991 - Sharing the Challenge
- 1990 - Women & AIDS
- 1989 - Youth
- 1988 - Communication
How you can support World AIDS Day?
There are many ways in which you can support World AIDS Day. For example:
- Raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in your area
- Wear a red ribbon and ask others to do the same
- Protect yourself and your partners - this is the first and best way to stop the spread of HIV
- If you are worried - get tested.
At school or work, you can support World AIDS Day by:
- Having a dressing up, down or fancy dress day
- Putting up some posters - get people talking
- Making and selling red ribbons
- Organising a creative writing/poster campaign
- Setting up a debate or a quiz - there're lots of ideas for topics on our site
- Cooking an international meal or having a cake sale
- Arranging a sponsored three-legged race or balloon release
- Getting your friends, family, colleagues or pupils to express their feelings and expand their knowledge about AIDS
- Using your imagination!
The Red Ribbon: Global Unity against HIV/AIDS
The artists sought to create an image which would be simple yet bold, able to make an impact wherever it was seen. Red was chosen to symbolise blood and danger. The tails of the ribbon pointing down was chosen to symbolise life flowing away.
In the years since its debut at the Tony Awards in New York, the image of the ribbon has been seen all around the world. Volunteers in many countries give their time and effort to produce the enormous number of ribbons required around the globe on World AIDS Day.
Red Ribbons have been made in an enormous variety of designs, incorporating hearts, human torsos, and national emblems to name but a few. Red ribbons need not only be the small lapel type which have been most common; giant ribbons that have appeared everywhere have made a huge impact on those who saw them and in the media.
Ribbons of silk, metal, pottery, glass, plastic and even human bodies have helped to promote the message of awareness and solidarity.
The tremendous success of the Red Ribbon has seen the concept borrowed by many other organisations and we now have ribbons of every colour and hue, promoting other causes for awareness. We can be pleased that HIV/AIDS has been able to benefit many other worthwhile causes in this way.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
The Red Ribbon is simple was in which we can, as individuals or in groups, declare our support for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. It allows us to show that those who have died are not forgotten, and that we care about those living with the difficulties of a chronic condition.
Anyone can wear a Red Ribbon. No matter who you are, you can demonstrate that you have an understanding of the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS by wearing a Red Ribbon, and showing that you care.
WEAR A RED RIBBON WITH PRIDE & JOIN HANDS WITH OTHERS IN BATTLING ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEM THE WORLD IS FACING...
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About Penyinar
The Kelab Penyinar is the youth division of Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council. It was set up during the Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council first Annual General Meeting in 2001.
Its objectives are-
- To motivate the youth members & other youth to practice a healthy and positive way of living.
- To reach out to youth as many as possible on HIV/AIDS related matter for HIV & AIDS prevention.
- To spread awareness on HIV, AIDS & related issues, especially among youth in Brunei.
Currently, the Kelab Penyinar has more than 50 active members of age ranging from early teens to late 20's.
The members or "Penyinar" as they are affectionately known, meets frequently and manage or organise their own programmes and activities, ranging from a simple outing to national events like TheWorld AIDS Day. They are considered as the backbone of BDAC. They come from various institutions all over thecountry.
Penyinar is taken from the Malay word "sinar" which means to light up, to shine,to glow, to brighten up, to make clear, to shine and glow until it is visible. The threat of HIV/AIDS is often misunderstood . Penyinar is to bring this message and disseminate information as widely and clearly to eliminate stigma & discrimination and to bring hope to those infected and affected by HIV & AIDS.
Theclub has affiliation and work together with various government, private sectors, non-government organisation and media locally & regionally.
CommonwealthYouth Ambassadors for Positive Living (a project of Commonwealth YouthProgramme Asia Centre) in Kelab Penyinar is actively involved in HIV& AIDS awareness activities, voluntary work and youth work, locally and regionally.
Some of their known programmes are Life Skills Training (LESTARI), HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth (HAPPY), Time Freeze, Walk For Life, Penyinar Orientation Programme (POP) etc. The Penyinar also equipped to handle leadership & teambuilding games and actively involved in youth activities around Brunei Darussalam.
The Club was awarded with Commonwealth Youth SilverAward 2005/2006 & 2007/2008 for its Kelab Penyinar & HIVAwareness Programme respectively. In 2009, they are also presented with ASEAN Youth Award for their volunteerism spirit.
