Latest news from AFAOhttp://www.afao.org.au/news/funding-cuts-put-qld-hiv-prevention-programs-in-jeopardy2012-05-21http://www.afao.org.au/news/new-framework-to-reduce-transgender-vulnerability-to-hivLost in Transition: Transgender People, Rights and HIV Vulnerability in the Asia-Pacific Region, was jointly released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) on the International Day Against Homphobia (IDAHO).2012-05-18http://www.afao.org.au/news/fda-considers-approval-for-home-testingThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of an over-the-counter HIV test that people can use at home to obtain a rapid HIV test result.2012-05-15http://www.afao.org.au/news/$1.6-billion-injection-for-the-global-fundThe Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria estimates that more than $1.6 billion in additional funding will be available& for the 2012-14 period.2012-05-14http://www.afao.org.au/news/new-unaids-campaign-aims-to-end-infections-among-childrenThe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has launched a new campaign, "Believe it. Do it.", aimed at bringing attention and action to the global goal of ending new HIV infections among children by 2015 and ensuring mothers living with HIV remain healthy.2012-05-11http://www.afao.org.au/news/fda-advisory-committee-recommends-truvada-for-use-in-hiv-prevention2012-05-11http://www.afao.org.au/news/starting-the-treatments-conversation2012-05-09http://www.afao.org.au/what-we-do/international-program/international-news/pacific-msm-and-transgender-network-launch-new-website-and-newsletterThe Pacific Sexual Diversity Network (PSDN)- a regional network of Pacific MSM and Transgender organisations - are launching a new e-newsletter and website for their membership to highlight issues for MSM and Transgender communities across the Pacific region.2012-05-08http://www.afao.org.au/news/new-us-treatment-guidelines-recommend-all-plhiv-should-commence-treatment2012-04-05http://www.afao.org.au/what-we-do/international-program/international-news/us,-uk-and-australia-have-to-maintain-global-fund-support-to-avert-crisis2012-03-26http://www.afao.org.au/news/afaos-comments-on-the-national-human-rights-action-plan-exposure-draft2012-03-26http://www.afao.org.au/what-we-do/health-promotion/anet-news/research-australia-new-advocacy-blog2012-03-22http://www.afao.org.au/news/the-human-rights-of-lgbt-people-historic-hrc-meeting-held2012-03-13http://www.afao.org.au/news/tracking-changes-study-out-nowThe Tracking Changes study, conducted by the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), showed that PLHIV rely on their doctors for information about antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.2012-03-07http://www.afao.org.au/news/new-research-findings-sexual-health-needs-of-young-gay-men2012-03-05http://www.afao.org.au/news/ngos-call-on-government-to-prioritise-access-to-medicines-over-trade-interests2012-03-01http://www.afao.org.au/news/hiv-australia-call-for-contributions2012-02-28http://www.afao.org.au/what-we-do/health-promotion/anet-news/revolutionising-hiv-prevention-and-maximising-treatment-impact-in-australia-a-presentation-given-by-bill-whittaker2012-02-28http://www.afao.org.au/news/lets-talk-about-it!-new-website-for-gay-menIn February 2012 AFAO launched an interactive website that aims to help gay men build healthier relationships.2012-02-21http://www.afao.org.au/news/call-for-the-greater-involvement-of-women-at-ias-2012Athena network criticises lack of involvement of HIV-positive women in IAS 2012 conference proceedings.2012-02-21