Opinion, comment and analysis on HIV

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Malawian song fuels HIV stigma

A recently released Malawian song mocking people living with HIV shows the extent to which some people can go to achieve fame, money and power. more
September 2, 2015 Filed under HIV and wider development issues 0 Comments

Communities and families neglected in HIV programmes

In Zimbabwe, many orphans living with HIV are cared for by extended families, particularly grandparents, yet very little of HIV programme funding goes direct to these carers. more
August 26, 2015 Filed under HIV and care 0 Comments

Towards a sustainable future: creating room for youths

A new global plan for sustainable development will take centre stage at this year’s United Nation’s General Assembly, but the role that young people will play is still unclear. more
August 20, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 0 Comments

Amnesty International policy: sex workers v Hollywood stars

As the debate over sex work heats up, Amnesty International must listen to sex workers, not Hollywood stars, and finalise its draft policy calling for decriminalisation of sex work. more
August 11, 2015 Filed under HIV and human rights 0 Comments

The HIV epidemic: a glass half empty?

Now I’ve had time to reflect on what I heard at the International AIDS Conference, held in Vancouver last month, I have a glass half empty feeling. more
August 6, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 1 Comments

How empowering women helps HIV response

Women having control over choices about their lives, including their sexuality, is crucial in the fight against HIV and something Virginia Muwanigwa, chairperson of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe, is keen to highlight. more
July 14, 2015 Filed under HIV and sexual and reproductive health and 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

Women demand investment in global HIV response

A coalition of African women are calling on governments to fully address cultural and traditional practices that continue to put women and girls at greater risk of HIV. more
June 3, 2015 Filed under HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights 0 Comments