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Risk, morality, and blame: a critical analysis of government and U.S. donor responses to HIV infections among sex workers in India
Center for Health and Gender Equity, 2004This paper examines the scope and effectiveness of strategies being used by the Government of India - with bilateral development assistance from the United States - to address the vulnerabilities of adult female sex workers in the commercial sex industry.DocumentDeadly delay: South Africa’s efforts to prevent HIV in survivors of sexual violence
Human Rights Watch, 2004This report highlights the obstacles to effective post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) provision in South Africa and their solutions, and serves to illustrate lessons of the South African experience that may be useful for countries that are beginning to discuss or develop PEP services.Recommendations to the Government of South Africa include:launch an information campaign to educate the publDocumentThe UNGASS, gender and women’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean
HIV/AIDS Impact on Education Clearinghouse, 2002This paper discusses the effect of gender roles, power relations and sexual behaviour on the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latin American and Caribbean Region, and it specifically explores women’s vulnerability to the epidemic.DocumentGender, AIDS, and ARV therapies: ensuring that women gain equitable access to drugs within U.S. funded treatment initiatives
Center for Health and Gender Equity, 2004This briefing paper identifies a number of essential elements of a gender sensitive approach to HIV treatment access to be incorporated in the United States (US) global AIDS strategies.Main recommendations include:the eligibility criteria developed by the US must recognise the effect of gender inequities at the household and community level on women’s access to treatDocumentIntegrating HIV prevention and care into maternal and child health care settings: lesson learned from horizons studies
Population Council, USA, 2002This report details outcomes from a workshop which discussed the integration of HIV related care in the maternal and child health setting.Participants discussed the experience to date and formulated practical strategies for improving this integration.DocumentTranscending boundaries to improve the food security of AIDS affected households in rural Uganda
International Center for Research on Women, USA, 2003This paper from the International Center for Research on Women provides information on the implementation of a collaborative project to improve household food security in rural Ugandan communities affected by HIV and AIDS. The aim of the project is increased collaboration between communities and specialists to improve the ability of households to meet their food security needs.DocumentAct now! A resource guide for young women on HIV/AIDS
Association for Women's Rights in Development, 2002This guide focuses on the topic of young women and HIV/AIDS: the intersections between youth, gender and HIV/AIDS emerging challenges and successes in HIV/AIDS for young people (particularly young women) ways in which youth can participate in addressing gender and youth issues in HIV/AIDS programs Targeted at young women leaders, the guide provides an overview of the on-linDocumentGendering AIDS: women, men, empowerment, mobilisation
Voluntary Service Overseas, 2003This report examines how national and international policy implementation of HIV/AIDS can be strengthened.DocumentMen and reproductive health programs: influencing gender norms
Synergy Project, USAID, 2003This review outlines programs in Central America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia that are designed to change social norms related to entrenched gender roles. It explains the methodologies each program employed to achieve this goal and presents findings from evaluations conducted to assess their efficacy.