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The Loop News from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance: March 2007

Stigma and discrimination

Effective responses impossible so long as stigma goes unaddressed

If the goal of universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010 is to be met, stigma and discrimination must be addressed. In this special focus on stigma and discrimination, case studies and

testimonies highlight some of the barriers that stigma and discrimination present. We also look at some of the work that the Alliance and partners are implementing to address these barriers – from one-on-one support right through to working with national governments.

Around the world

Senegal's civil society response a model of best practice, says Global Fund
The civil society response in Senegal, spearheaded by Alliance linking organisation ANCS, has been instrumental in maintaining the Global Fund grant following its threatened withdrawal.

Collaboration in Myanmar "fruitful" for Alliance linking organisations

Alliance linking organisation KHANA has facilitated training with their southern partner in Myanmar in a strong show of collaboration between national linking organisations.

A "bright" future for Projet Orange?

Projet Orange, a community-based antiretroviral treatment pilot project run by Alliance partner AAS, is facing an uncertain future unless new funds are found by the end of this year.

Policy and advocacy

Exchange visits and virtual learning boost gay and MSM advocacy workshops

A Latin America and Caribbean programme with gay and other men who have sex with men has shown that training workshops build capacity most effectively when they are backed by exchange visits and virtual training.

Together for Life!

More than 4,000 people gathered at Ukraine’s first regional 'Together for Life!' forum in a successful show of joint working on HIV, tuberculosis and drug use from non-governmental organisations and Odessa local authorities.


Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation are key to an effective response, says Alliance Ukraine
The Alliance Ukraine has told international colleagues at an Amsterdam seminar that effective monitoring and evaluation is enabling them to respond swiftly to one of the fastest growing epidemics in Europe.

And finally...

Research shows urgent need for family planning services for people living with HIV

Most people living with HIV wish to avoid pregnancy, according to research on communities in Zambia and India. But many of them urgently need contraceptive advice.



Stigma and discrimination

New Alliance publications and resources

Alliance secretariat publications in production

  • Understanding and challenging HIV stigma – A toolkit for action
  • Our future: Sexuality and life skills education for young people (the third in a series of three books: Grades 8-9)
  • Gender and sexuality toolkit
  • Positive prevention
  • As crianças do amanhã – exercícios práticos

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