Sexual and Reproductive Health Day, held annually on February 12, is an opportunity to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a significant and increasing public health concern. Over the past decade, reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis have steadily increased. The majority of reported chlamydia and … [Read more...]
Ugandan HIV campaign targets “cheaters”
January 24, 2013 by
KAMPALA, January 2013 (PlusNews) - A new Ugandan HIV-prevention campaign that frankly addresses sexual infidelity is generating heated debate over the direction the country's HIV strategy should take. Billboards erected in various parts of the capital, Kampala, by Uganda Cares - a programme of the US NGO AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) - bear the image of a broken heart and the lines "Cheating? Use a condom" and "Cheated on? Get tested". The campaign aims to address the growing … [Read more...]
Abortion …Act of right, race consciousness or spiritual dis-ease?
November 22, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women has no opinion to make on this 'Issue' other than to suggest stopping the Debate and seek a Solution: "Judging or challenging an 'effect' in life is like pissing in the wind if one nevers seeks the truth to the 'cause'. One would still think that if we, as a society, researched more into the cause; that being 'pregnancy', and less into 'effect'; that being 'abortion', there might be some HOPE for CHANGE." While abortion can be an election issue, access is … [Read more...]
UNFPA – Momentum
May 17, 2011 by
HIV Prevention Gains Momentum Success in Female Condom Programming Download PDF English This report examines a number of success stories in the fight against HIV. Examples come from countries such as Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Nigeria and the Caribbean region. These countries' governments, civil societies and the private sector have united to educate the public and to empower individuals, especially women, to insist on their right to protect their health through correct and … [Read more...]
Women – The Fenty Administration has launched the "Rubber Revolution DC"
November 19, 2010 by
CLICK HERE: The District Starts a "Rubber Revolution" to Increase Condom Use Washington, DC - The Fenty Administration has launched the "Rubber Revolution DC", a new campaign to promote condom use. The campaign will feature a new web site, text messaging, ads on radio, newspapers, Metro and the Internet, as well as offer educational materials. Questions about this service? [email protected] Other inquiries? Contact HHS … [Read more...]
Women – The Fenty Administration has launched the “Rubber Revolution DC”
November 19, 2010 by
CLICK HERE: The District Starts a "Rubber Revolution" to Increase Condom Use Washington, DC - The Fenty Administration has launched the "Rubber Revolution DC", a new campaign to promote condom use. The campaign will feature a new web site, text messaging, ads on radio, newspapers, Metro and the Internet, as well as offer educational materials. Questions about this service? [email protected] Other inquiries? Contact HHS … [Read more...]
