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Forum seeks to engage men and boys in goal of achieving gender equality
31 March 2009|
A global symposium on engaging men and boys in achieving gender equality is taking place this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Addressing the opening ceremony last night, UNAIDS Executive Director Mr Michel Sidibé spoke of the need for all to “work over the long term to end the social acceptance of violence against women and the gender inequality that underpins it.”
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Barber Shops and Beauty Salons promote HIV education in Guyana
26 March 2009|
Barber shops across Georgetown, Guyana, are buzzing with chatter about the latest trends, community happenings, neighbourhood gossip and now, ways to protect young people from AIDS. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with UNAIDS Secretariat, has identified barber shops and beauty salons as information hubs, and is using them to spread the word about HIV prevention.
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Condoms and HIV prevention: Position statement by UNAIDS, UNFPA and WHO
19 March 2009|
Condom use is a critical element in a comprehensive, effective and sustainable approach to HIV prevention and treatment. Prevention is the mainstay of the response to AIDS. Condoms are an integral and essential part of comprehensive prevention and care programmes, and their promotion must be accelerated. In 2007, an estimated 2.7 million people became newly infected with HIV. About 45% of them were young people from 15 to 24 years old, with young girls at greater risk of infection than boys.
Highlighting sexual violence on International Women’s Day
05 March 2009|
"Women and men: United to end violence against women" is the theme of this year’s International Women's Day which is observed at the United Nations on 5 March 2009 and celebrated internationally on 8 March.
Costa Rica: Peer HIV prevention programmes to be promoted for young people
03 March 2009|
Young people in Costa Rica will be receiving information on HIV prevention and healthy lifestyles from their peers thanks to a new agreement signed in San Jose by the Government of Costa Rica and the United Nations.
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Third stocktaking report on children and AIDS
01 December 2008|
Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report released today by four United Nations agencies.
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New report on the State of the World Population
12 November 2008|
Cultural sensitivity is critical for the success of development strategies according to a new report produced by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Reaching Common Ground: Culture, Gender and Human Rights, launched 12 November 2008, reports that culture is a central component of successful development of countries, and must be integrated into development policy and programming.
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Prevention is for life
25 August 2008|
HIV prevention is about saving lives. UNAIDS cosponsor, the United Nations Population fund (UNFPA), has published an advocacy booklet telling the personal stories of people and communities who are making a difference in many corners of the world.
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UNFPA: Reproductive and sexual health among youth in Tajikistan
30 June 2008|
UNFPA: Reproductive and sexual health among youth in Tajikistan The United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) is supporting a unique set of media and training interventions in Tajikistan designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide adolescents with the tools to improve their reproductive and sexual health.
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UNFPA: Bringing HIV services directly to communities in Côte d'Ivoire
21 April 2008|
“I’m here because I have four children,” explains a 48-year-old sex worker, who asked that her name not be used. Today she is being tested for HIV at a mobile health clinic, run by the volunteers of the Association for the Promotion of Mother, Child and Family Health (APROSAM) which is supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Developing strategies to work with FBOs
10 April 2008|
UNAIDS in collaboration with UNFPA, WHO, ILO and UNDP has convened a meeting to outline a strategy for future work with faith-based organizations on AIDS issues.
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Uniting against female genital mutilation
04 March 2008|
Reaffirming their commitment to the elimination of female genital mutilation, 10 United Nations bodies including UNAIDS, have expressed their commitment to support governments, communities, and women and girls to abandon the practice within a generation.
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Changing lives, changing communities: International Women's Summit, Kenya 2007
02 July 2007|
Hosted by the World YWCA, the International Women’s Summit on Women’s Leadership on HIV, brings together over 1500 people, including global leaders, high level policy makers, celebrities, community health workers and AIDS activists from 4 to 7 July to develop strategies, skills and partnerships in response to the impact of AIDS on women and girls.

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