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Are schools safe havens for children? Examining school-related gender-based violence
Despite the critical importance of addressing school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), there is limited understanding of both the depth and breadth of such violence, and the causes and consequences for children and society.
The Safe Schools Program: a qualitative study to examine school-related gender-based violence in Malawi
The Safe Schools Program has just released A Qualitative Study to Examine School-Related Gender-Based Violence in Malawi which summarizes the results of a participatory learning and action (PLA) research activity conducted in Malawi's Machinga District to help raise awareness, involvement, a
Sexuality: a missing dimension in development
Sexuality is of fundamental importance in the lives of all humans. Although sexuality is a natural part of human life it is often neglected and mainly dealt with in relation to reproduction, disease, violence and oppression.
Accelerating the education sector response to HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. A rapid situation analysis of 34 Countries
In recent years, the education sector in low-income countries has come to play an increasingly important role in the health of the school-aged child.
Gender differences in KAP related to HIV/AIDS among freshmen in Afghan universities
This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the level of knowledge, perception/attitude, and practices related to HIV among 1,054 freshmen students in four Afghan universities differences between genders. A probability, two stage sampling method was used.
Education and vulnerability: the role of schools in protecting young women and girls from HIV in southern Africa
Education has a potentially important role to play in tackling the spread of HIV, but is there evidence that this potential is realized?
Review of Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) in Schools. A report by the External Steering Group
This report represents the views of all members of the external steering group that was established to take forward the commitment in the Children's Plan to: 'Review the delivery of Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) in schools'.
Gender, HIV/AIDS and the status of teachers: presentation at the 3rd Commonwealth Teacher Research Symposium Maputo, 19th February 2008
This document looks at HIV and AIDS in Commonwealth countries and in particular the impact of HIV and AIDS on teachers. Slightly more than half of those who are infected are women.
HIV Prevention Education and HIV-Related Policies in Secondary Schools -- Selected Sites, United States, 2006
People engaging in risky behavior are at risk for contracting HIV infection. Health education programs in schools can reduce the prevalence of such behaviors among students.