HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Programme in China

The Programme aims to counter workplace discrimination and stigma related to HIV status and to address the prevention-care continuum by providing behaviour change communication programmes and information on access to care, support and treatment.

As part of its global programme on HIV/AIDS and the world of work (ILO/AIDS), the ILO has entered into a partnership with the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) to develop HIV/AIDS workplace education and prevention programmes in 23 countries across various regions. The aim of this inter-regional programme is to counter workplace discrimination and stigma related to HIV status and to address the prevention-care continuum by providing behaviour change communication programmes and information on access to care, support and treatment.

Project objectives

The project in China aims to contribute to the prevention of HIV/AIDS in the world of work, the development of national policy on HIV/AIDS in the world of work, education and training of Chinese workers, enhancement of workers protection and the reduction of the adverse consequences of HIV/AIDS on social, labour and economic development in China.

The development objectives of the project are:

  • Reduced level of employment-related discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS; and
  • Reduced HIV/AIDS risk behaviours among targeted workers.

Coverage

The HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Programme operates both at national level and provincial level. Three provinces, i.e. Anhui, Guangdong and Yunnan, have been identified.

Counterpart agencies