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    Gender Mainstreaming in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Niger

    Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Sante et Developpement Quebec, Canada, 2002
    The overall prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Niger is estimated at between 3 to 5 per cent in 2001. Women in Niger are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS due to: their low levels of literacy (8 per cent among women, and 24 per cent among men); popular perceptions that men should be dominant in sexual relations; involvement in sex work; early marriage and polygamy; and female genital mutilation.
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    Dying to Learn: Young People HIV/Aids and the Churches

    Christian Aid, 2003
    Churches have been concerned that sexual health and HIV education may lead to promiscuity amongst young people. This report examines the evidence from rigorous academic studies. It concludes that sexual health and HIV education, including related life-skills education does not hasten sexual debut and does not increase the number of sexual partners.
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    Sexuality, Religion, Human Rights

    International Lesbian and Gay Association, 2006
    How do the different religions in Europe interact with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) movement? This newsletter of the International Lesbian and Gay Association explores new thinking on sexuality and gender by European Muslims, Catholics and Jews.
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    A World View: Catholic Attitudes on Sexual Behaviour and Reproductive Health

    2004
    The Roman Catholic Church has become the focus of significant controversy in recent years, especially for its views on issues such as sexuality, reproduction, divorce and the family. In particular, its position against the use of condoms as a way of reducing the transmission of HIV and the spread of AIDS has been heavily criticised.
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    Gender, Religious Involvement, and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Mozambique

    2005
    How does religion affect how women and men perceive HIV/AIDS? The potential of a faith-based response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere has been widely lauded by religious institutions, sympathetic governments, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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    Young Men and the Construction of Masculinity in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for HIV/AIDS, Conflict, and Violence

    World Bank, 2005
    In the literature on conflict and HIV/AIDS, African men are often presented in simplistic and explicitly negative terms. It is generally taken for granted that those who use weapons are men whilst those who suffer the consequences of conflict are women, and that men always hold power in sexual relationships whilst women are always powerless.
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    Managing HIV/AIDS in the Workplace: Examples of Nine Non-Governmental Organisations in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

    Oxfam, 2004
    Southern Africa is the epicentre of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the region have to devote more and more time and resources to ensure that staff remain healthy, safe, motivated and productive. This study examines the range of impacts of HIV/AIDS on nine Oxfam NGO partners operating in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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    Tap and Reposition Youth (TRY): providing social support, savings, and microcredit opportunities for young women in areas with high HIV prevalence

    Population Council, USA, 2006
    Tap and Reposition Youth (TRY) was a multiphase microfinance initiative which aimed to reduce adolescents' vulnerabilities to adverse social and reproductive health outcomes, including HIV infection, by improving their livelihoods options.
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    Positive Women: Voices and Choices - Zimbabwe Report

    2002
    What is the impact of living with HIV for women in Zimbabwe? This report outlines the impact on women's sexual behaviour, well-being and reproductive rights. Based on interviews and workshops with HIV positive women, the report highlights the overriding stigma and discrimination attached to carrying the virus.
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    Gravity of Girl Child Sexual Abuse in Zimbabwe ?Towards Creating a Culture of Prevention?

    Girl Child Network, 2005
    Though women, men and boys can be victims of gender-based violence, girls are more vulnerable to abuse because of their subordinate status in terms of gender and age. Since 1998, the Girl Child Network (GCN) has tackled over 20,000 cases of girl child sexual abuse in 6 provinces in Zimbabwe. The nature and extent of the abuse covers rape, incest, virginity testing and forced marriages.

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