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    HIV, AIDS and Islam: a workshop manual based on compassion, responsibility and justice

    Communities Responding to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic, 2007
    This manual for running workshops on the theme of Islam, HIV, and AIDS is intended for those whose primary purpose is to raise awareness among Muslims about the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in their communities.
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    Thoughts on Dignity

    BRIDGE, 2007
    If we are to advance and make real the vision of a world in which human beings enjoy all their human rights in peace, we need to consider the utility of the concept of 'dignity'. This essay discusses the possibility that the concept of 'dignity' may help in advancing a holistic approach to theory and practice meant for inspiring peace and equity.
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    Class of Dialogues on Vagina Monologues: A Sum-up on the Pedagogy of Women and Gender Studies

    2004
    In the evening of December 20, 2002, teachers from more than 20 universities in China came to the classroom to watch graduate students' perform a multimedia presentation of dialogues from 'The Vagina Monologues'. The response to this taboo shaking class was both applause and censure.
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    The State of Knowledge on Sexuality in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Synthesis of Literature

    Jenda, 2006
    Sexuality as a field remains an underdeveloped domain in sub-Saharan Africa, with few scholars demonstrating keen interest in, and focus on, the subject. Ironically, sexuality underlies numerous socio-economic and development challenges currently confronted in sub-Saharan Africa. The challenges facing the region are numerous - most notably, perhaps, the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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    Grandmothers Promote Maternal and Child Health: the Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems' Managers

    Knowledge and Learning Centre, Africa Region, WB, 2006
    In most known societies senior women or grandmothers are the managers of indigenous knowledge (IK) systems that deal with the development, care and well-being of women and children. Grandmothers are expected to advise and supervise the younger generations.
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    Unequal, unfair, ineffective and inefficient. Gender inequity in health: why it exists and how we can change it.

    Women and Gender Equity Knowledge Network, 2007
    Gender differentials in health related risks and outcomes are partly determined by biological sex differences. Yet they are also the result of how societies socialise women and men into gender roles. For example, in many societies, practices around sexuality sometimes include ritual (and painful) 'deflowering' of brides and sanctioned marital rape.
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    Gender in the Pacific Island States: Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography

    BRIDGE, 2007
    Drawing on 124 diverse resources, this literature review and annotated bibliography provides insights into the culture, geography and history of the Pacific Region and considers how they shape gender relations, roles and norms.
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    To Stop Violence Against Women Respect for Women's Human Rights is Essential

    Amnesty International, 2007
    Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic, which often manifests itself as sexual violence in one form or another. This collection of stories, testimonies and recollections of girls and women - from Mexico, Colombia, China and Sudan - shows how women's freedoms are dependent on their sexual and reproductive rights, particularly those to safe and legal abortion.
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    Abortion and Young People

    International Programme on Sexuality of Rutgers Nisso Groep, 2007
    What is abortion? What are the types of induced abortion and how is it done? What are the risks involved? Are other young people also trying to have an abortion? These are some of the questions addressed in this practical and accessible brochure which seeks to provide correct information to young people, without fear or guilt, and to dispel the myths that exist around abortion.
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    'Queering' development: Exploring the Links Between Same-Sex Sexualities, Gender, and Development

    BRIDGE, 2000
    Feminist activists and lesbians and gay people often face common issues. Gender norms underlie discrimination against those with same sex sexualities. Control of women's sexuality is one rationale and mechanism for control of women more generally.

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