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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What's NewEnding AIDS: Progress Towards the 90-90-90 Targets
This report gives a detailed analysis of progress and challenges towards achieving the 90-90-90 targets. It shows that, for the first time, over half of all people living with HIV (53%) have access to HIV-related treatment.
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Women's StoriesWomen, Girls and HIV Prevention
Annah Sango, from Zimbabwe, is a vocal youth activist for HIV prevention. Here she speaks about how HIV has impacted her life and the need for more young women and girls to get involved in HIV prevention.
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In the NewsNew Recommendations Aim to Help Pregnant Women with HIV Make Informed Choices
The updated guidance is meant to support more patient-centered policy developments to support shared decision-making between women and their health care provider.
In the News
South Africa's Government Hosts Summit for Adolescent Girls and Young Women
The Departments of Health, Social Development, Education and Sport Development will host a two day summit under the theme "Take Control of Your Future," aimed at addressing disproportionate new HIV infections among this group.
British Columbia's Only Support Group for Women Living with HIV Closes
Due to funding changes of the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Positive Women's Network in British Columbia announced they will be closing their doors.
Facing HIV Stigma in School
Maureen Phiri from Lilingwe, Malawi faced intense stigma and discrimination from her schoolmates and health service providers due to her HIV status, leading her to drop out of school. After joining the local network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS, Maureen can now demand her rights to stigma-free education and treatment.
Recent Resource
This analysis reveals an urgent need to set specific and separate targets for men and women in order...
This qualitative study examines women's experiences with antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and...
The Joint Statement on Ending Discrimination in Health Care Settings, signed by twelve United...