4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights

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On behalf of the Scientific Committee, the Organizing Committee for the 4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights would like to invite Abstracts (oral presentations and posters) exploring the overall theme of the Conference ‘Sexuality and HIV & AIDS in Africa”. Abstracts will be accepted until September 30, 2009. More

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Young Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Sub-Saharan Africa	Mozambique Declaration on Women and Development	Abuja Declaration on HIV/AIDS, TB & Other Related Infectious Diseases
This brief from the International Women’s Health Coalition’s series on young adolescents uses evidence on their sexual and reproductive knowledge and behaviors to argue for more responsive policies and programs in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. More	A declaration issued at the end of the “Meeting of Women for a Better World” to reiterate a commitment to the promotion of gender equality and women’s autonomy and outline action points that furthers attainment of gender equality. Download	This brief from the International Women’s Health Coalition’s series on young adolescents uses evidence on their sexual and reproductive knowledge and behaviors to argue for more responsive policies and programs in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Download



Silence, AIDS and Sexual Culture in Africa		Muslims' perspectives on key reproductive and sexual health issues
There is a mystery at the heart of the AIDS epidemic in Africa that scholars have explored but have been unable to explain. The mystery has to do with the denial that has consistently characterised the AIDS pandemic in Africa. The silence has to do with that much used and abused, dearly beloved sacred cow called culture. More		A growing literature of social, and anthropological studies shows that Islam is interpreted differently in different countries and by different social groups. More

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Uganda's minister urges employers to put in place policies favourable to Persons Living with HIV and AIDS

At the launch of the Supporting Public Sector Workplaces to Expand Action and Responses against HIV/AIDS, Public Service (SPEAR) Minister Henry Kajura urged employers to put in place policies favourable to Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. "We should support these people to contribute to the development of our country." More



ANC poised to apologise for disastrous Mbeki AIDS policy. More	One in four tuberculosis deaths in the world is HIV-related according to a new report by the WHO. More	Women Living with HIV to receive interest-free loans Fortis Microfinance Bank in Nigeria. More