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1. HIV/AIDS and education in Jamaica: Is the HIV epidemic affecting the supply of educators and the demand for education in Jamaica? Barriers to integration of HIV/AIDS infected/affected children into the Jamaican school system.

   Research undertaken with UNESCO support by Professor Wilma Bailey and Dr. Affette McCaw-Binns of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on issues related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Jamaica and the education system was completed at the end of 2004.Themes investigated were: Barriers to the integration of HIV/AIDS infected/affected children into the Jamaican school system; The HIV epidemic: is it affecting the supply of educators and the demand for education in Jamaica? For discussion of methodology and findings, contact Professor Bailey at wilma.bailey@uwimona.edu.jm

2. HIV in schools: Good practice guide to supporting children infected or affected by HIV

   This guide provides schools and local education authorities (LEAs) with practical information and suggestions on ways of supporting children and young people living with HIV. It addresses schools' concerns about HIV and sets out some simple ways in which a school can provide a supportive environment for infected and affected children. …

3. Feasibility Study Report Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam (UNV/UNAIDS GIPA Initiative in Viet Nam)

   This study was conducted in March - April 2004 in Ha Noi, HCMC, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, An Giang by Nguyen Cuong Quoc, UNAIDS GIPA Officer ; Tran Thi Hai, UNV GIPA Development Team Translator; Brenton Wong, UNV GIPA Project Development Specialist; Bethlehem Attfield, and UNV GIPA Project Development Specialist.

4. El SIDA en las Américas

   Este artículo propone un modelo integral para cuidar las personas que viven con esta enfermedad.

5. Education and nutritional status of orphans and children of HIV-infected parents in Kenya

   We examine how school attendance and nutritional status differ between orphaned and fostered children, and between children of HIV-infected parents and non-HIV-infected parents in Kenya. Our analysis is based on information on 2,756 children age 0-4 years and 4,172 children age 6-14 years included in the male subsample of the 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). …

6. The UNAIDS guide to the United Nations human rights machinery

   Le but de ce guide est d'aider les organisations de services liés au SIDA, les réseaux de personnes vivant avec le VIH/SIDA et autres militants contre le SIDA à avoir accès aux organismes de défense des droits humains des Nations Unies et à jouer un rôle critique pour que le VIH/SIDA en tant que problème de droits humains demeure à l'ordre du jour de ces organismes. En effet, ceux-ci jouent un rôle essentiel pour la protection des droits humains liés au VIH parce qu'ils arrivent à comprendre les questions liées au VIH d'un point de vue des droits humains; à développer et à formuler des standards de droits humains liés au VIH; à contrôler les violations des droits humains liées au VIH et à militer pour le respect de ces normes par l'Etat dans le cadre des conventions appropriées.

7. What Can We Do to Make a Difference?: Situation Analysis Concerning Children and Families Affected by Aids

   This article discusses the importance of situation analysis in the process of formulating interventions for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS. The argument is that for interventions to be effective and resources to be well used, it is essential that interventions are developed with a clear understanding of the factors which are most significant and how they relate to each other in causing or mitigating problems. It is well argued how situation analysis and ongoing monitoring are essental to planning and implementing effective interventions.

8. The role of stigma and discrimination in increasing the vulnerability of children and youth with and affected by HIV/AIDS

   This report clearly illustrates the powerful and negative effects of stigma on those affected by HIV/AIDS. The stories from children are particularly powerful and impacting. This report aims to put across the message that combating HIV/AIDS requires a strong and coordinated reponse from all sectors of society.

9. Manual of Group Interview Techniques to Assess the Need of People with AIDS

   This is a manual of group interview techniques used to assess the needs of people living with AIDS. It discusses the advantages of group rather than individual interview techniques. Some of the advantages are: they are relatively inexpensive; they are faster; and can include a more varied range of personnel. This manual is written primarily for personnel at the district level who manage AIDS prevention and care programmes. It focuses on gathering information about the content and quality of care that people with AIDS receive. …

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