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Research from countries in different regions of the world documents an undeniable link between VAW and HIV infection. The relationship between VAW and HIV risk is complex, and involves multiple pathways, in which violence serves both as a driver of …
In early 2008, Sonke Gender Justice began a local One Man Can campaign together with traditional leaders in Mabeskraal Municipality in South Africa’s North West Province. In this rural area, HIV, AIDS and gender-based violence have torn families apart. Under …
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Subsequent to our preparing issue 7 of this newsletter, the Ivory Coast has again been destablised by civil unrest. The disagreement over election results has divided the country with devastating effects for the humanitarian work being done in the area, …
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Since the beginning of the Aids epidemic, condoms have been the single most efficient available technology to reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Condom use forms one of the three elements of the ABC strategy: Abstinence, …
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While the need to engage with men and boys in work to prevent HIV and AIDS work and promote gender equality is clear, and the steps that have been taken by a small number of countries to include men and …
EngagingMen Website Launch – Nov 2010 ENGAGINGMEN.NET is a practitioners’ portal for people around the world who are interested in engaging boys and men in gender justice, supporting women’s empowerment, ending violence against women and the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting …
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HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) has become increasingly available in South Africa in recent years. More than 4500 public health facilities are offering provider-initiated testing and counselling (PICT) also known as routine HIV testing (RT) and client-initiated counselling and testing …
The Second National HIV Communication Survey (NCS) examined the impact of HIV communication programmes in South Africa on improving knowledge and reinforcing positive beliefs, norms and attitudes, which in turn sustain or bring about behavioural change in relation to HIV …
The goals of the programme are to achieve best health outcomes in the most cost-efficient manner; implement nurse-initiated treatment; decentralise service delivery to PHC facilities; integrate services for HIV, TB, MCH, SRH and wellness; diagnose HIV earlier; prevent HIV disease …
Protection: A film about men and condoms in the time of HIV and AIDS in AfricaWorld Health Organization publishes Sonke produced policy guide entitled “Policy Approaches to Engaging Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality and Health Equity”. Read More…
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During the 64 matches played from 11 June to 11 July 2010, Grassroots Soccer (GRS) provided over 14,500 children and adults with an unforgettable experience of a lifetime – the opportunity to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches. Through …
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In June 2010, a team of five Sonke staff members had the incredible opportunity to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a week long knowledge exchange visit. The team had an exceptional experience, sharing information and experiences with Instituto …
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Sonke Director Dean Peacock has presented to the 17th International AIDS Conference in Vienna on male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Download the presentation Download the workshop description Download the workshop agenda
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Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), an affiliate to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Centre for Communication Programs based in Washington, is a USAID/PEPFAR funded programme that uses a strategic communication approach to …
Sonke joins other HIV/AIDS organisations in condemning blockages by FIFA and LOC to make condoms and health-related materials available in FIFA controlled Stadia, fan parks and fan fests. >> read the civil society statement
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AIDS Organisations condemn blockages by FIFA and LOC to make condoms and health related information available in FIFA controlled Stadia, fan parks and fan fests Leading South African AIDS organisations are today jointly condemning FIFA and the Local Organising Committee …
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Brothers for Life has enlisted some of the best-known names and faces in South African sport and international football to help promote HIV prevention and take a stand against violence against women and children in South and southern Africa. >> …
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This year, Sonke (represented by Dean Peacock and Bafana Khumalo) again participated in the United Nations 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) held from 1-12 March 2010, in New York. From the launch of our …
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