Asia Catalyst Annual Report 2015 | Page 10

“ We are carrying out interviews with gay and bisexual men living with HIV here in Viet Nam to document the discrimination they face in healthcare settings. The questionnaire we developed with Asia Catalyst is very easy to use and allows people to share their experiences openly. I feel empowered by the knowledge I have gained on human rights with Asia Catalyst. I can now speak confidently when we attend other events. We need more opportunities to learn about rights issues. ” WORKING TOWARDS: - Asia Catalyst partner from Viet Nam Strong civil society advancing the right to health Asia Catalyst’s long term mission is to create an environment wherein stable, independent Asian CBOs have the space and capacity to conduct effective advocacy on the right to health. Chinese civil society leaders participate in an Asia Catalyst workshop in Bangkok, Thailand. Asia Catalyst photo, April 2015. 8 9