HIV-related stigma and discrimination has been identified as a universal phenomenon which occurs in every country and region of the world. It was identified as the 'third epidemic' early in the history of HIV by late Jonathan Mann; the first being the hidden&#x...

The purpose of this study is to examine rigorously the relationship between HIV/AIDS and landrights in Kenya. This is means, first developing our understanding of the various mechanisms that may link the AIDS-affectedness of a household to a change in that household's land ...

This paper builds on extensive research on the profound challenges faced by the Palestinian people in the context of the prolonged Israeli occupation. What this paper aims to surface, are the ways in which the Israeli occupation results in a wide array of human rights vio...

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) conducted a Grantee Recognition Survey in February, 2015 to collect information on the recognition and influence attained by grantee partners and stakeholders in Africa as a result of the remarkable work that they are doing. To do this,&#...

Since its inception in 2001, AWDF has supported over 1200 women’s organisations in 42 African countries to work on critical issues that is of great importance to women on the continent. These organisations are doing remarkable work and have earned recognition, and influence in ...

At the heart of the year was our learning from 15 years of support to African women’s rights organisations. That learning grounded our ongoing development of our work - making our grant making as relevant and effective as possible for African women’s rights; ensuring&#x...

The global response to the HIV epidemic is at a crossroads. The emergency footing of the response over the past 25 years and the broad social mobilization of stakeholders have spearheaded remarkable action and results. Yet the hard-won gains are fragile and ...

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya began in the early 1980s. Twenty years later there is still misunderstanding about what exactly HIV/AIDS is, how it affects the body, and how it is transmitted. Despite massive research around the world, it is important t...

The human rights response to HIV, largely implemented by civil society, has been crucial to the HIV response, but it appears that the funding for this work is insufficient and may be threatened further. Based on these concerns—and with the support of the Ford Found...

Everyone wants to do things smarter, faster and better.But the reality is that treatment today is complicated. From starting HIV treatment to maintenance, the treatment process works, but each step is cumbersome and expensive.Up to 80% of the cost of treatment isn’t for the me...

This user guide has been created for teams implementing the People Living with HIV Stigma Index in their communities. This user guide contains background information on the index and its intended purpose; an introduction to the questionnaire and the data gather...

This publication is based on research funded by the Ford Foundation and conducted by the Population Council. Our team of investigators was instrumental in the research process. Most especially, we thank the key informants and youth who graciously gave their time and shared&#...

During the three weeks of the discussion, the list received an avalanche of messages from women all over the world. In total there were 500 participants. They told us their thoughts and opinions, shared stories and gave concrete examples of the work they are all&#x...

Globally, women and girls are increasingly being infected and affected by HIV, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Women and girl’s vulnerability to HIV and its impact are inextricably linked to gender inequality. In much of the developing world, women and girls have fewer&...

Adolescent girls hold the key to a world without poverty. With the right skills and opportunities, they can invest in themselves now and, later, in their families. If they are able to stay in school, postpone marriage, delay family formation, and build their ...

This document consolidates the Guidelines adopted at the Second International Consultation on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights, held in Geneva from 23 to 25 September 1996, and revised Guideline 6 on access to prevention, treatment, care and support adopted at the Third International Cons...

Despite the pervasiveness of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in national HIV epidemics and their harmful impact in terms of public health and human rights, they remain seriously neglected issues in most national responses to HIV.

Report of the launch of Futures Africa: Trends for Women by 2030 and the AWDF Future scenarios 19 April 2017, Accra, Ghana Mariam – a young tech activist in a wheelchair living in 2030 - is the lead character in the future scenario stories generated by&#...

Four short stories imagining the future for women in Africa.