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Women, HIV/AIDS and the world of work
A posting from the Eldis e-listserve. 11 July 2004.
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About half those living with HIV are women, but women are now becoming infected at a faster rate than men. Many women experience sexual and economic subordination in their personal relationships and at work, and so cannot negotiate safe sex or refuse unsafe sex. This briefing from the International Labour Organization (ILO) claims that governments, employers, and trade unions have vital leadership roles to play in changing attitudes and practice in the world of work and the community at large.
The paper stresses that each part of a comprehensive workplace programme on HIV/AIDS covering prevention, care and the protection of rights needs to be gender sensitive. The Code aims to provide practical guidance for taking action at the workplace. It is complemented by an education and training manual that includes case studies, learning activities, and examples of nondiscriminatory laws and policies. One module specifically covers gender issues. Action taken to strengthen educational, economic and political opportunities for women, and reduce the obstacles to equality, will also serve to protect them from AIDS and its impact.
This resource can be accessed via the hyperlink on the righthand side of this page |
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