IMPHAL: Amid contradictory claims, a woman in Imphal was killed by her husband for not disclosing to him that she was HIV positive. A large number of NGOs strongly reacted against the unprecedented homicide. Read full article here.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS which will begin on 8 June, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) hosted a side event on 6 June at The Harold Pratt House in New York. The discussion focused on women and children's health and the prevention of new HIV infections among children. Read full article …
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As part of its gender and health information strategy, the Pan-American Health Organization's Gender and Health Unit has developed a Virtual Library on gender and health issues.
GCM is a diverse network of advocates and NGO's working to expand HIV prevention options and encourage ethical research that involves civil society.
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ICW is honoured and proud to be the only international network which strives to share with the global community the experiences, views and contributions of 19 million incredible women worldwide, who are also HIV positive.
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Women and HIV/AIDS page of The Body which is an HIV and AIDS Information Resource.
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UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
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UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
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