Winds of Change

US: Knowingly infecting others with HIV is no longer a felony in California. Advocates say the law targeted sex workers.

California lawmakers have passed legislation to reduce the penalty for those who knowingly or intentionally expose others to HIV without their knowledge, rolling back a law that mostly affected sex workers.

Thailand: 21 HIV & LGBT Heroes to be Honoured at Asia Pacific Community Service Awards

I congratulate the finalists and look forward to them and other members of our community coming together to honour and celebrate their achievements at the awards ceremony in Bangkok in November ~ APCOM Executive Director Midnight Poonkasetwattana