IPPF Africa Region HIV/AIDS Work

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IPPF Africa Region HIV/AIDS Work
Dr Hugues LAGO Technical Adviser STI,
HIV/AIDS IPPF Africa Region Office
Competency Workshop 28 July 1 August
2008 Mexico City, Mexico
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Project of Interest 2007/2008
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Project of InterestWhy?

• Innovative Area
• Joint (partnership) running of project
  development, study, dissemination
• Knowledge gained from HIV-Environment
  bi-directional indirect or direct links
  contribute to
• Reduce women, young women and men vulnerability
  to HIV (Sex for Firewood)
• Promote PLWHA rights, access to services
• Increased access to resources for community-based
  interventions

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What has not worked so well in 2007 / 2008 Why?
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Three Strategic priorities for 2008 / 2008
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Assistance Expected from CO

• Increased support for Human resources
• Maintain close collaboration for field work
• Promote documentation of Best Practices at
  regional level
• Support to maintain TA Hub for SRH/HIV integration