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  Preventing and coping with HIV/AIDS in post conflict situations: gender-based lessons

  Linking Complex Emergency Response and Transition Initiative, 2000

  This paper, produced by CERTI, outlines the reasons and objectives of the symposium ‘Preventing and coping with HIV/AIDS in post conflict situations: gender-based lessons’, held in Pretoria, South Africa in 2001. Although there is little cross-country epidemiological data, there is evidence suggesting that conflicts increase the risk and impact of HIV and AIDS.
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  Women’s sexual control within conjugal union: Implications for HIV/AIDS infection and control in a metropolitan city

  Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, 2005

  This study, published in Demographic Research, examines the extent to which women have control over their sexuality within marriage in Lagos, Nigeria, and its implications for the spread of HIV. Findings from the study show that women have some control over their sexuality, such as during menstruation, breastfeeding, pregnancy and sickness.
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  Kenya AIDS Watch: how twelve urban and rural communities across Kenya are managing the HIV/AIDS pandemic

  Huairou Commission, 2005

  This report, from the Huairou Commission, documents the home-based care (HBC) work of GROOTS Kenya, a network of grassroots organisations. The report focuses on urban and rural communities across Kenya, including Mathare, Korogocho Kisumu, Siaya, Tetu, Kitui, Nanyuki, Limuru, and Kiamora.
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  Gender, HIV/AIDS and food security: linkage and integration into development interventions

  Drylands Coordination Group, Norway, 2004

  This paper looks at the links between gender and HIV/AIDS and food security.
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  Dreams & desires: sexual and reproductive health experiences of HIV positive women

  International Planned Parenthood Federation, 2004

  This publication from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) explores the specific sexual and reproductive health issues facing HIV positive women.
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  Clinical management of rape survivors: developing protocols for use with refugees and internally displaced persons

  United Nations Population Fund, 2004

  This paper describes best practices in the clinical management of people who have been raped in emergency situations; it is intended for adaptation to each situation, taking into account national policies and practices, and availability of materials and drugs.
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  Female condom: the Indian experience

  Female Health Company, 2004

  This study, commissioned by the Female Health Foundation and the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of female condoms among users and non-users of male latex condoms in India.
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  Girls, HIV/AIDS and education

  United Nations Children's Fund, 2005

  This paper looks at the links between sexual knowledge/behaviour and educational level among young people.
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  The female condom: opportunities & challenges in South Asia

  United Nations Population Fund, 2002

  This paper from UNFPA examines experiences of the female condom as a tool for HIV prevention in the South Asian context. The document provides summary information on the product, outlines a pilot experience, and synthesises policy and programmatic considerations.
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  The female condom: from research to the marketplace

  Family Health International, 1997

  This article from Family Health International (FHI) is based on a 1997 conference on the female condom. The document outlines the key questions and major issues discussed at the conference, such as scientific research, empowerment of women, price as a barrier, policy, product delivery, gender sensitive implementation strategies and evaluation.

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