Internationally, the first case of AIDS was diagnosed more than twenty years ago. In spite of extensive research, the origin of HIV has not been discovered. The spread of HIV in Jamaica is mainly through sexual contact between men and women.
HIV/AIDS is the most devastating disease the world has ever encountered. Although present on every continent, it is not a democratic disease but one that shows a special penchant for the the most vulnerable members of society - women, the poor, and the young.
The Swedish International Development Agency's DESO/Education Division's working group for education system aims to strengthen the analysis of the education system in Sida co-operation countries where Sweden gives support to education.
Promoting abstinence is an important strategy that can help delay sexual activity, but complementary messages are needed for those who are sexually active.
This is a summary of the book: "Emerging Answers," that provides a review of research based information aimed at helping communities make good decisions about preventing teen pregnancy.
"Sexualidades, prazer em conhecer" is a Brazilian sexual education project conceived for young adolescents in secondary schools.
"Sexualidades, prazer em conhecer" is a Brazilian sex education project conceived for adolescents in secondary schools.
Este estudio fue realizado en el marco del proyecto "Construcción de una respuesta intersectorial en Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, con énfasis en prevención y atención a las ETS-VIH-SIDA, con jóvenes y adolescentes residentes en comunidades receptoras de población desplazada en el municipio d
Children on the Brink 2002 contains statistics on children orphaned by HIV/AIDS from 88 countries, analysis of the trends found in those statistics, and strategies and principles for helping the children.
Recognizing the gap between the rhetoric and the reality of informed choice, EngenderHealth developed an expanded conceptual framework for informed and voluntary sexual and reproductive health (SRH) decision making, which is the basis of this practical tool kit.