ASIA PACIFIC NETWORK OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (APN+)
Increasing the involvement of HIV-positive women in HIV organizations
This guide was prepared for use by organizations run by and for people living with HIV (PLHIV) that offer support, services, or advocacy-related work, and is designed to help these organizations to examine how they can empower their women members, as well as integrate gender as part of the organization.
Paxton, Susan · 2008
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Abstract
Board members of HIV organizations can use the guide to examine their policies around gender equity, and program managers can use it when planning future programs. The guide aims to: (1) raise awareness of women"s issues; (2) provide a user-friendly tool to assess the level of gender equity within organizations; (3) identify ways to enhance the involvement of women; and (4) support the promotion of gender equity in organizational policies and programs and in the communities served by the organization. The guide outlines the meaning of gender equity and its importance, the rights of HIV-positive women, and the specific concerns they face. It also provides a questionnaire to examine the level of gender equity within the organization and some practical steps to address inequities. Useful references with electronic hyperlinks are included at the end of the guide. (Author abstract, modified)
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