Number of women living with HIV increases in each region of the world

A new report released today shows that the number of women living with HIV has risen in each region of the world over the past two years, with the steepest increases in East Asia, followed by Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In East Asia, there was a 56% increase over the past two years, followed by Eastern Europe and Central Asia with 48%.

UKZN HIV/AIDS Research Showcase

The University of KwaZulu-Natal held an HIV/AIDS Research Showcase on 30th November 2004. Presentations and Panel discussions focused on the research agendas and programmes within the various schools, departments and faculties at the University, and emphasized the spirit of collaboration in terms of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

PACSA Research Report - Churches and HIV/AIDS

The Pietermaritzburg Agency for Christian Social Awareness (PACSA) recently released a report on their Research Project - Churches and HIV/AIDS. This research project explored how local churches integrate HIV/AIDS into the life and ministries of the church and how those directly affected by HIV/AIDS experience this integration.

Risk and Protection: youth and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

Despite lacking essential information and services, the studies show that many young people in the Sub-Saharan Africa are trying to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

The Demographic Impact of HIV/AIDS in South Africa

This CARE report provides a picture of the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in South Africa by documenting indicators of prevention and treatment.

The Mpondombili Project: Lessons Learned from a School-Based Behavioural Intervention in Rural KZN- An Intervention Manual

The Mpondombili Project is a school-based project developed and implemented in Hlabisa in rural KwaZulu Natal. The project was carried out with the aim of promoting €œdual protection€ to reduce young people€™s risk of becoming infected with HIV. Dual protection refers to the simultaneous protection from unwanted pregnancy and HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. The programme also aimed to change gender role norms and gender dynamics within relationships.

Young, rural teachers most at risk

Thousands of teachers have been lost to HIV/AIDS. An HSRC study has revealed the extent of the epidemic among educators and has called for 10 000 to be placed on anti-retroviral treatment with immediate effect.

MRC releases new report - Estimates of Provincial Mortality

South Africa's biggest killer is HIV/AIDS, according to a new Medical Research Council (MRC) report on cause-specific death rates for each of the nine provinces.

Resources for promoting gender equality through education in the context of HIV/AIDS

Dr Robert Pattman recently spoke at a University of KwaZulu-Natal Gender Studies Seminar, held on 17 May 2005. Dr Pattman is a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Resource - Youth Issues Paper 5 - Using Global Media to Reach Youth: The 2002 MTV Staying Alive Campaign

This paper presents results of the FHI/YouthNet evaluation of the 2002 global HIV-prevention campaign, "Staying Alive," which reached 800 million households.