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Women's social, economic, and legal disadvantage is exacerbated by a positive HIV status, and vice versa. This report - consisting of an overview and annotated bibliography - considers the specific challenges faced by women and girls who are living with HIV and AIDS.
This 36-page publication is the result of a workshop organized by The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) that brought together ten women from around the world to discuss their experiences related to HIV/AIDS. It includes an analysis of the gender perspective of HIV/AIDS that came out of this event as well as a summary of stories from the participating women. According to the report, their stories help to create…
Attitudes towards gender that are formed in early childhood can play a significant role in creating adult behaviors that lead to the spread of HIV/AIDS. This working paper explores how to use the early years to lay the foundations for HIV/AIDS prevention.
UNAIDS Executive Director, Peter Piot's Statement on International Women's Day stressing the importance of addressing gender inequality and the feminization of the AIDS epidemic.
Africa Action marks International Women's Day with a recognition that the global HIV/AIDS crisis continues to take a disproportionate toll on the world's women, and with a call to U.S. and international policymakers to do more to address the vulnerability of women and girls to HIV/AIDS and other health challenges.
Clinical trials of a new drug designed to help prevent women contracting the Aids virus have been stopped. The World Health Organization said the drug, which uses a microbicidal gel, did not help the women and made them more vulnerable.
A new report from UNICEF says children around the world would be healthier if their mothers had more control over household decisions and finances. "Gender equality and the well-being of children are inextricably linked," said Anne Veneman, UNICEF's executive director. "When women are empowered to lead full and productive lives, children and families prosper
This paper reviews the demands placed on men by definitions of masculinities, definitions that often increase their risk of HIV infection, and reviews successful strategies for change. Case studies on male involvement in sexual and reproductive health and rights review successful HIV/AIDS initiatives, and lessons identified can be applied to HIV/AIDS projects.
Understanding the needs and desires of HIV positive men and fathers is essential for assisting them in shaping their own lives and those of their families. This publication shares the stories of thirteen HIV positive fathers from around the world, role models in parenting in the context of HIV/AIDS. They discuss the challenges of choosing to become a father, disclosing their positive status to their children, and their love and concern to…
Prepared for the United Nations Expert Group Meeting on "The role of men and boys in achieving gender equality", this paper highlights the lack of male participation in caring and supporting those ill with AIDS. Research in Southern Africa is reviewed to emphasize the definitions of masculinity that prevent men from being involved in domestic activities. Finally, the paper suggests community level strategies for increasing male involvement…
This paper prepared for the September 2006 Expert Group Meeting on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and Violence Against the Girl Child outlines the abuses against girl's human rights in situations of armed conflict and suggests ways to prevent and address them. The analysis section includes a section on girls and the spread of HIV/AIDS and notes best practices by UNICEF in Afghanistan and Eritrea.
Promundo's Program H stimulates young men to analyze traditional gender roles and norms associated with masculinity, challenging them to consider the advantages of gender equitable behaviors. The program consists of educational workshops, lifestyle campaigns, innovative approaches to attracting young men to health facilities, and a culturally sensitive impact evaluation methodology. The workshops draw on 5 training manuals which aim to support…
Women are especially vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in hard-hit Southern Africa with increasing numbers being infected compared to men. This toolkit is written for women and girls living with HIV/AIDS and addresses their special treatment needs, including adherence, women-specific opportunistic infections, effects of treatment their biological (physical and emotional) lifecycle, post-exposure prophylaxis, and PMTCT Plus programmes. It contains 12…
This paper applies a gender perspective to young men in Africa, drawing particularly on interviews and focus groups in Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, and Uganda. It considers the many definitions of masculinities and their implications for sexual behavior (especially HIV/AIDS) and violence. Several protective factors for gender equality, health-seeking and protecting behavior, and non-violence are identified. Promising approaches are detailed…
Message on the occasion of World AIDS Day 1 December 2006 by Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS
Women in both the global South and North face not only staggering rates of HIV infection, but also unabating levels of violence, whether at the hands of male partners, police, or community members. While most see these as distinct, women around the world are now calling attention to the ways these experiences can be fundamentally linked.
The One Man Can Action Toolkit is a resource to support South African men to take action to end violence against women in South Africa. The Toolkit includes a resource directory, workshop materials, and information on how to develop healthy relationships and how to support victims of violence. Facts about violence against women in South Africa and action sheets for teachers, fathers, coaches, religious leaders and youth are also included.
Despite some promising trends, the global AIDS epidemic continues to grow, with 2.9 million deaths and 4.3 million new HIV infections in the past year, amid worrying evidence of a resurgence in infection rates in some countries that were previously stable or declining, according to latest United Nations data released today.
The United Nations women's fund chief and UN envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa have heralded a high-level panel's call for the creation of a new gender agency as a major step towards equality.
Health and Sanitation Minister, Abator Thomas, officially launched the Acceleration of HIV prevention initiative at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building in Freetown. Giving her key note address, Mrs. Abator Thomas started by saluting the National HIV/AIDS Secretariat (NAS) for taking the acceleration of HIV prevention initiative, which, she said, was in accordance with a resolution they adopted during a Minsters of Health summit held in…