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The publication reviews the complex relationship between nutrition and HIV/AIDS, and the scientific evidence on the role of nutrition in HIV transmission, disease progression, morbidity, and disease management. It makes recommendations on nutrition counseling, care and support of HIV-infected women based on current evidence.
This paper synthesizes the rates, barriers, and outcomes of HIV serostatus disclosure among women in developing countries based on 17 studies. Barriers to disclosure included fear of accusations of infidelity, abandonment, discrimination, and violence. The low rates of HIV serostatus disclosure reported among women in antenatal settings have several implications for prevention of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV programs. This article…
This curriculum is based on participatory learning and covers a broad range of issues that have been identified as priorities for rural women. Topics include: gender roles, gender inequality, and culture; the body, sexuality, and gender based violence; communication and relationships; and HIV transmission and prevention. Sessions are structured to give participants an opportunity to strengthen confidence and skills relating to communication,…
This paper presents some thoughts on the problems endured by women facing HIV/AIDS. A case is made for the way in which gender structure and relations facilitate the vulnerability of women to this disease. Emphasis is made on the main obstacles faced by women, as well as on their lack of empowerment to cope effectively with their problems. Some initiatives advanced by the organized civil society and governmental strategies are presented. Finally…
This report examines the diverse forms of discrimination at work that have been identified and formally condemned nationally and internationally. It gives an update of the various policy and practical responses, with the aim of mobilizing greater support for the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Particular focus is paid to racism, gender inequalities, and discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS.
Prepared for the UNESCO Institute for Education workshop "Learning and Empowerment: Key Issues in Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention" (Chiangmai, Thailand, March 2004), this 25-page report explores and evaluates the work of the South African organization DramAidE. Established in 1992, DramAidE (Drama in AIDS Education) uses drama, peer education, and participatory media development in an effort to critically engage young people to communicate…
This article reviews the status of women with HIV in India. It discusses the low awareness of HIV/AIDS among women, how the burdens of blame and care fall on women, dealing with stigma in health care settings, and how health officials, individuals, and groups are breaking down barriers to prevention and care.
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…