Since 1988, Worlds AIDS Day (Dec 1) has been about increasing interest, inspiring involvement, fighting prejudice, and working to stop the spread of this disease. … Read More»

Even though we still have so far to come, it's nice to be reminded that we have made significant strides against AIDS. Many women, not only have hope for themselves, but also for their children. … Read More»

Today the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) is releasing its fifth report on AIDS service delivery: Missing the Target 5 - Improving AIDS Drug Access and Advancing Health Care for … Read More»

Here are a few of the key groups and websites for information about HIV/AIDS in women and girls. --AC d'Adesky/PulseWire International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS - an international network for HIV-positive women, based in UK, with chapters around the world. http://www.icw.org Society of Women and AIDS in Africa - a network of African groups fighting HIV in women http://www.swaainternational.org/ The Well Project (US) - a US site and resources for HIV-postive women http://www.thewellproject.org/en_US/ … Read More»

To guide discussions at the recent Nairobi summit on HIV/AIDS, the World YWCA and ICW provided handouts on each topic with suggested talking points to initiate meaningful discussion and debate on the topic. Now these handouts can be downloaded and used to generate further discussion and debate. 1. Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment 2. Affordable Treatment and Treatment Issues 3. Advocacy to End Gender Inequalities 4. Ending Stigma and Discrimination 5. Human Rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health & the Rights of Women and Girls Pass 'em on :) … Read More»

Ethiopia - From RISK to ACTION: Women and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Nearly 60% of HIV infected individuals in Ethiopia are women. Gender bias and the biology of transmission make women more vulnerable to infection. Poverty, lack of access to education, and violence against women increase their risk. This film profiles the connection between gender and HIV/AIDS, as well as the work of leaders in education and policy change to improve the status of women. … Read More»

The Basics' presentation gives you just the facts. If you are Newly Diagnosed or just trying to find simple information, this is the place to start. Looking for more detail? The HIV: The Basics section highlights answers to some of the most common questions about the HIV virus. … Read More»