Re: Women in UP losing battle with HIV

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Dear FORUM,

Re: /message/10591

It is the matter of serious concern to professionals and agencies involved in

the battle against AIDS.

We had organized (by Global Science Academy, Basti, UP) exclusive events in

recent past-namely, " HIV/AIDS and Vulnerability of Uttar Pradesh " 2006 (UNDP

supported) and " International Women's Day celebration " -2009 (as published on

AIDS-India on March 10, 2009) and come across many factors involved in

contributing this situation.

Gender power imbalances and social and economic factor that restrict behavior

change are urgently needed to be addressed through appropriate action in the

state which should focus on issues like gender equality including women access

to education and information, sexual and reproductive health services,

female-controlled prevention methods like female condom and vaginal microbicide,

and prevention of mother- to –child transmission.

In India, 38% of all HIV infections belong to women and 75% of new infections

were acquired from a spouse or regular sex-partner which indicated male

irresponsibility in sexual issues, including HIV prevention while according to

USAID and NACO survey findings compel to launch exclusive programmes to support

to women at grassroots in UP on an urgent basis.

Dr. Anil Pratap Singh

Secretary & CEO,

Global Science Academy,

Basti (UP) India.

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Mobile No.: (India) 9336785696

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