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1. Staff and students' perception of an HIV/AIDS' strategy: A case study of a South African rural-based university

   Background: South African communities have high rates of people living with HIV and AIDS. Universities, particularly those in rural regions are examples of communities noted to be high risk areas of these infections. HIV/AIDS strategies were developed and implemented by higher education institutions to address this concern. Despite this, the prevalence and incidence of HIV and AIDS remain high in academic settings. Yet studies in this area in South Africa are rare. …

2. Just the facts about sexual orientation and youth: a primer for principals, educators, and school personnel

   The publication serves as a guide for school administrators who confront sensitive issues involving gay, lesbian and bisexual students. It is intended to help these professionals foster safe and healthy school environments, in which all students can achieve to the best of their ability. Just the Facts includes the most recent information from professional health organizations, as well as up-to-date information on the legal responsibility of school officials to protect students from anti-gay harassment.

3. Documents de préparation du plan sectoriel de lutte contre le VIH/SIDA dans le secteur de l'éducation

   Le Tchad comme d'autres pays africains ont tardé à comprendre que l'épidémie du VIH/SIDA n'était pas qu'un problème de santé, mais qu'elle avait également des conséquences dans les domaines de l'éducation et du développement. Pour une majorité d'enfants orphelins ou dont les parents sont porteurs du VIH, la maladie réduit les chances d'aller à l'école. Parallèlement, le nombre de malades ou de morts dans le corps enseignant peut atteindre un niveau très alarmant, par conséquent la gestion même du système éducatif peut être problématique. …

4. Document établissant les bases d'une éducation sexuelle à l'école

   Bases pour une harmonisation et un ancrage au niveau national de l'éducation sexuelle à l'école et réflexions sur la formation et la formation continue des enseignants dans les hautes écoles pédagogiques.

5. Impact of HIV and AIDS in the Education Sector: Management Challenge

   After a brief overview of the situation of HIV/AIDS in the education sector in Malawi, the document aims to present the government response to HIV/AIDS: involvement of local communities, development and implementation of the HIV and AIDS strategy and plan of action in the education sector, mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS, research activities to assess impact of HIV and AIDS in the education sector, collaboration with other stakeholders, strenghtening policies and legal framework of HIV and AIDS, awareness and extracurricula activities as well as recommendations.

6. An assessment of the policies and programmes of Zimbabwe in addressing the HIV/Aids epidemic in the education sector

   This study assessed the policies, strategic plans and structures that have been put in place inZimbabwe to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the education sector. It also examined the comprehensiveness of projects and programmes currently being implemented by the government in collaboration with partner organisations and NGOs. The findings show that the epidemic has had a very adverse impact on the education sector. …

7. HIV/AIDS and teacher education. Consultation on HIV/AIDS and teacher education in East and Southern Africa

   Education has a pivotal role to play in HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigating its effects. The special responsibility of schools and teachers as role models and instructors has been acknowledged for more than 20 years. But education systems are themselves struggling with the impact of the disease on learning institutions, particularly in countries where HIV prevalence rates are high. …

8. The response of the education sector in Jamaica to HIV and AIDS

   This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Jamaica's current and planned response to HIV and AIDS in the education sector, highlighting strengths and critical gaps. It outlines parameters for a strategic planning exercise that will develop an action plan for the period 2006-2010 for the education sector which in turn will contribute to the preparation of the National AIDS strategy for the same 5 year period. The report is based on data obtained through a review of documents, stakeholder interviews and field visits in Kingston, Browns Town and Ocho Rios. …

9. HEAIDS - strategic framework: 2006-2009 and beyond

   The HE HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) is South Africa's nationally co-ordinated, comprehensive and large-scale effort designed to develop and strengthen the capacity, the systems, and the structures of all HEIs in managing and mitigating the causes, challenges and consequences of HIV/AIDS in the sector and to strengthen the leadership role that can and should be played by the HE sub-sector. …