Choike : Health .

The Sonke Gender Justice project tries to address the social aspects of the HIV epidemic, with a particular focus on gender issues. South Africa.

Society for women and AIDS in Africa (SWAA)

SWAA is a pan-African women's organization dedicated to women and their families in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It has 39 branch offices in Africa.

Gender AIDS Forum

Gender AIDS Forum (GAF) is a Durban-based South African Non Governmental Organisation committed to enabling a deeper consciousness in women and men about the links between gender and HIV and AIDS.

Zanempilo

Zanempilo delivers holistic primary health care services to disadvantaged peri-urban and rural communities in the Western Cape through Community Health workers. South Africa.

African Medical and Research Foundation

AMREF is an Africa’s indigenous health charity, and in partnership with local communities, governments and donors, has worked to research and alleviate Africa’s health problems. Kenya.

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NEWS

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Zambia: intolerance threatens health, rights

Mon May 24 2010 - Source: HRW

Recent homophobic statements by religious leaders and government authorities risk undermining Zambia's fight against HIV/AIDS Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Zambian leaders.

People living with HIV stigma index

Wed May 12 2010 - Source: HIV/AIDS Alliance

The Index, part of a global initiative driven by civil society organizations and UNAIDS provides a tool that will measure and detect changing trends in relation to stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV.

Uganda: law threatening access to medicines gets EU support

Mon Mar 15 2010 - Source: IPS

The European Union is funding the drafting of Uganda’s controversial Counterfeit Goods Bill, a proposed law that has caused an outcry as it threatens access to life-saving generic medicines in Uganda.