African women could really benefit from greater access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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The effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is well known but its availability has reached a turning point. Access to PrEP, previously solely targeted at men who have sex with men, is now being offered to women, primarily in Western countries. Some pioneering African countries are now offering PrEP to female sex workers, transgender people and the sexual partners of people who inject drugs. Three organizations in Mali, Mauritius and Morocco have developed a community project offering PrEP to HIV-exposed women. It provides women with tailored, sustainable services, combining research, advocacy and implementation. It shows real promise of success and has potential for scale up and replication.
Paying a vibrant tribute to civil society and celebrating all the lives saved in the 20 years of the Global Fund’s existence through a travelling ‘caravan’ in the Middle East and North Africa region
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To mark the occasion of the Global Fund's 20th anniversary, civil society organizations representing several countries in the Middle East and North Africa region designed a travelling exhibition to go from country to country. This ‘caravan’ to celebrate the lives saved by the unique Global Fund partnership was organized by civil society engaged in the fight against the three diseases of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The caravan went to three countries in the region where it provided an opportunity to assess 20 years of work and to discuss the challenges facing the region.
Peer education - from mutual support and solidarity to professionalization and formal recognition
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Community actors carry out many different activities in the HIV response: awareness raising and prevention activities, as well as HIV testing and referrals to health care facilities. The diversity of individuals and groups reached by community actors is as great as their versatility and the success of the peer education approach. In this article, we look at the role of peer educators and hear from teams in.
MOROCCO'S QUIET REVOLUTION OVER AIDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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In Morocco, the election of five representatives of key populations to the country coordinating mechanism marks a turning point in the recognition of the rights of those people most at risk of being infected with HIV: groups that have traditionally been victims of stigma and discrimination.
Selection of new NGO Board Delegates
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Introducing three new delegates.
By Hélène Rossert, newly-selected North-NGO Global Fund Board member You've reached the end of the list.
