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Microbicides: Nice Idea, but What are We Doing for women?

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 14/05/2008 - 12:30
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http://www.cadre.org.za
Author: 
Warren Parker, Mark Colvin
Published Date: 
2007
Abstract: 

The broad argument made in global and local discourse about microbicides centers around the concept of "female control" over HIV prevention via virginal inserted microbicides. This argument positions women as subordinate to men in sexual choice-making and in decision making about HIV prevention during sex- particularly a lack of control over choosing to use a male condom.

Whilst the argument of gender power imbalances maybe supported through research, it does not allow that the factor inherent in female disempowerment over sexual choice-making and HIV prevention are readily addressed by microbicides technology.

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Microbicides: Nice Idea, but What are We Doing for women?

South African Aids Council (SANAC) Women’s Sector

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Arising from the National Women's Summit in March 2007, the SANAC Women's Sector was convened to make comments on the National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDs (Department of Health). The Plan is a national, multi-stakeholder plan to address HIV/AIDs in South Africa. At the Summit a group of women' sector representatives to the National AIDS Council were elected, and a reference group of women to support them was established. The Women's Sector continues to be involved in the implementation of the Plan, and also in SANAC structures.

Campaign location: 
South Africa (National)
Contact Person Name: 
Ruth van Resnburg
Email: 
ruthruss@tiscali.co.za
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