The MTWTU and the ILO have been co-operating in raising the HIV awareness and preventing stigma and discrimination on the workplace among the Union members for several years.
Within the framework of the joint project, the MTWTU and the ILO carry out trainings and lectures on HIV matters for seafarers for the forth year in a row.
On World AIDS Day, during the meeting with seafarers
The infectious disease doctor told the seafarers about the voluntary testing procedure, and 15 participants were able to undergo testing and receive expert advice.