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Why is it so hard for young women in Uganda to carry a condom?

When Esther, 20, went to a supermarket to buy a condom, some people in the supermarket started laughing at her. But why should a woman taking control of her sexual health be funny? more
June 3, 2016 Filed under HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights 0 Comments

More research needed on contraceptives failing women with HIV

Health workers in the southwestern district of Insigiro, Uganda are calling for more research to study why contraceptive implants failed to be effective on women taking antiretroviral drugs. more
May 3, 2016 Filed under HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights 0 Comments

Video: “I deserve respect for my work as a sex worker”

Watch Christine’s story and find out how she learned to negotiate for safer sex through the support of the Uganda Link Up project. more
March 2, 2016 Filed under HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights 6 Comments

Violence against women is both cause and consequence of HIV transmission

On International Human Rights Day, read about violence against women undermining their access to HIV treatment and services. more
December 10, 2015 Filed under HIV and human rights 0 Comments

Uganda: midwives shortage hinders efforts to prevent HIV in children

Every day Mercy Nanyonga wakes up, she knows that she is going to help a pregnant woman bring new life into the world. more
June 22, 2015 Filed under HIV and wider development issues 0 Comments

The volunteer teachers helping vulnerable children

Children in Magongo, Mombasa who have been robbed of their parents due to HIV have undergone stressful moments in gaining education and food to eat but thanks to the volunteer teachers they are being given hope. KC Albert reports. more
March 30, 2012 Filed under HIV and wider development issues 1 Comments

Charlie Sheen tackles HIV stigma but perpetuates stigma against sex workers

I applaud Charlie Sheen’s public announcement of his HIV positive status on national television, but it also saddened me. more
November 20, 2015 Filed under HIV and human rights 2 Comments

Young sexual minorities face increased HIV risk at university

In South Africa, young men who have sex with men are increasingly exploring their sexuality at university, without always understanding the HIV and other health risks they are taking. more
October 5, 2015 Filed under HIV and human rights 0 Comments