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Actualmente, en América Latina y el Caribe 47.000 niños y niñas viven con el VIH y más de 400.000 jóvenes entre 15 y 24 años han sido diagnosticados VIH positivos. En la región, diariamente se constatan más de 210 muertes relacionadas con el VIH, en tanto que en el Caribe el SIDA continúa siendo una de las principales causas de muerte entre la población adulta.
Après une analyse de la situation nationale, l'équipe de planification stratégique à formulé une politique de planification à adopter par l'Etat algérien. Les orientations stratégiques (2002-2006) identifiées lors de la phase diagnostique, proposent des améliorations dans les domaines de la coordination, de la surveillance épidémiologique, de l'information, des PVVIH et enfin du suivi et de la prise en charge des personnes et des groupes vulnérables. Les grandes priorités dégagées lors de la phase d'analyse sont : 1. …
From the start of the AIDS epidemic, stigma and discrimination have fuelled the transmission of HIV and have greatly increased the negative impact associated with the epidemic. HIV-related stigma and discrimination continue to be manifest in every country and region of the world, creating major barriers to preventing further infection, alleviating impact and providing adequate care, support and treatment. Projects, programmes and activities in a range of countries have innovatively challenged HIV-related stigma, discrimination and human rights violations. …
The HIV/AIDS prevention, advocacy and communication framework for Somalia has been developed for cross-cutting communications support to the priority strategies identified in the 'Strategic framework for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and STIs within Somali Populations.' The Communication Framework addresses HIV/AIDS advocacy, training, IEC material, and capacity building needs for Somali populations. …
Worldwide, nearly 10 percent of people are ages 10 to 14, and in developing countries, the percentage is often higher (e.g., Uganda, 16 percent).1 Early adolescence marks a critical time of physical, developmental, and social changes. Interventions during early adolescence may be more effective in shaping healthy attitudes and behaviors than in late adolescence, when attitudes and behaviors are more established. Young adolescents are also more likely to still be in school and less likely to have begun sexual activity.
This guide aims to bring together the latest available data on sexual and reproductive health for countries in the MENA region, to help journalists educate the public and make the case for policymakers that poor sexual and reproductive health contributes to social inequalities and hinders social and economic development.
Why are many HIV policies out of tune with the requirements of the epidemic and why do the more appropriate policies fail to perform as expected? Answering these questions involves understanding more about the way in which problems are defined and agendas are set, the processes through which ideas and knowledge become policies, and the demands and incentives facing decision-makers. This paper examine the interactions among institutions, interests and ideas in HIV policies in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) to get a better sense of what has led to particular policy outcomes. …
A report contains final report and documents prepared during the Asia Final Regional Meeting under the project "Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of Adolescents and Youth" (RAS/00/P05), 2000-2003. The meeting, jointly organized by JOICFP, UNFPA and IPPF/ESEAOR,SAR was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 13 December 2003.
The manual contains guidance for writing letters to representatives, scripts for making phone calls to them, and directions for arranging and completing face-to-face meetings, as well as other advocacy techniques that the Global Health Council uses to positively affect change in policies that promote global health. Key issues for advocacy include women's health, children's health, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and emerging threats.
The programme brief defines entertainment-education or EE, addresses its relevance to UNFPA thematic priorities, discusses key programming elements, describes experiences-to-date, lists key lessons learned, and points to a number of useful resources (references and web-based).
The Final Regional Meeting was jointly organized by JOICFP, UNFPA and IPPF/ESEAOR, SAR under the project "Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of Adolescents and Youth" (RAS/00/P05), 2000-2003. The Meeting was composed of two parts: Review Meeting (9-10 December 2003); and Dissemination Meeting (11-13 December 2003). In the Final Regional Meeting , the strategies and outcomes of the three model projects in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka were reviewed and shared by the participants. …
UNFPA preventing HIV/AIDS among adolescents through integrated communication programming
Technology resources increasingly link professionals working with reproductive health and HIV prevention programmes in developing countries. These same resources -- e-mail, CD-ROMs, listservs, the Internet, radio, and television -- hold great promise for reaching youth as well.
A tool designed to encourage the incorporation of gender-based roles and responsibilities in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health communication programmes. The guide provides keys questions to help programme managers determine how gender roles for both women and men, may impede access to health information, restrict use of health services, or limit beneficial health outcomes. By identifying this information, health communication programmes can encourage individuals and communities to pay attention to resolving gender inequities.
A two-week, 15 session curriculum that uses participatory methodologies to equip NGOs to implement reproductive health programmes and strategies. The workshop familiarizes participants with the ICPD Programme of Action and framework of reproductive health, helps participants identify how their organizations' programmes fit within this broadened reproductive health framework, and assists participants to develop strategies and action plans for expanding and integrating organizational activities in the area of gender, reproductive health and/or advocacy.
