Gender Equality And HIV/AIDS
Comprehensive Web Portal for Gender Equality Dimensions of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
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Explore our site to find valuable resources, cutting-edge research, and breaking news on the gender equality dimensions of HIV and AIDS. This site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing and action on the gender-based inequalities propelling the HIV epidemic.
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FeaturedWomen's Property and Inheritance Rights in the Context of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
This programme aimed to promote women's access to property and inheritance rights as a means to reduce vulnerabilities to and mitigate the impact of HIV.
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Women's StoriesLiving with HIV and Violence: Women of Ukraine Speak Out and Build Solidarity
In Ukraine, peer-support groups and the National Women’s Forum on HIV is bringing awareness, action and new beginnings for women survivors of violence living with HIV.
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In the NewsProgramming Guide: Promoting Gender Equality in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
Check out a new guide developed by UN Women to learn about effectively integrating gender equality into programming on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health
In the News
Malaysian AIDS Foundation to Launch Scheme to Help Women living with HIV
To address gender and socio-economic disparities and socio-health determinants among women living with HIV, the Foundation is organizing a fundraising gala on International Women's Day.
USAID Donates N$240 Million to Fight HIV in Namibia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated N$240 million to Namibia to reduce new HIV infections among young women and adolescent girls.
DREAMS Program Inspires Young Women in Namibia
The Ambassador of the United States of America to Namibia, Lisa Johnson, recently inspired young women to realize their full potential through an evidence-based programme intended to reduce new HIV infections among teens and young women.
Recent Resources
The guide serves as an important resource to complement and build on existing guidance and tools to...
In sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) account for 74% of new HIV infections...
Despite substantial declines in the number of new HIV infections globally, the HIV/AIDS epidemic...