From the Frontlines: Insights on HIV/AIDS Education in Tibet

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

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Tuesday, October 27, 20152:00PM - 4:00PMSeminar Room 208N, Munk School of Global Affairs
1 Devonshire Place
M5S 3K7
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Description

A rare opportunity to understand the complexities of promoting awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS in Tibetan communities in Tibet.

Chupal Sangpo is a pioneering HIV/AIDS awareness advocate from Tibet. Born in a nomadic family in Kardze, he has collaborated with Tibetan community leaders to form the first Tibetan AIDS Group, dedicated to providing awareness on the spread of HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and health-related topics in Tibet. Chupal has taken his public health message across the vast expanse of the plateau – visiting schools, villages, and towns, some of which are located in the most remote and underserved regions of Tibet. Chupal has also published numerous bilingual health pamphlets and brochures, including a book, Questions and Answers on HIV/AIDS Prevention, public service announcement videos and releases daily audios, videos, and messages in Tibetan language on his wechat account where he has over 100,000 followers.

Contact

Olga Kesarchuk
416-946-8497


Speakers

Chupal Sangpo
Speaker
Machik Global Innovation Fellow

Carmen Logie
Chair
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto


Main Sponsor

Comparative Program on Health and Society

Co-Sponsors

Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto

Health Studies Program, University College

Asian Institute

Machik (www.machik.org)


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