AWDF organized a one day workshop for grantees and partners working on HIV & AIDS issues on July 7, 2007 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi. Kenya during the International Women’s Summ…
Background: Sexually transmitted infections are highly prevalent among pregnant women in Africa. Among the incidence of HIV infection in children, 90% of the infection is attributable to their moth…
Background: Frequency of sex, contraceptive use and HIV infection are key determinants of fertility. Use of an effective family planning (EFP) method (injectable, oral, intra-uterine contraceptive …
Between May 13-16, 2008 ActionAid International (AAI) and African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) hosted women living with HIV/AIDS and other activists from 7 countries in West Africa (Liberia, Nig…
Introduction: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) about gender equality; decent work; and peace, justice, and strong institutions include a focus on eradicating trafficking and sexual exploitation…
Background: Although preventable, cervical cancer, an AIDS-related disease, is the second most common cancer amongst South African women and the most common cancer amongst black women. Objective: T…
The growing rate of sexual risk-taking among young people contributes significantly to the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria. This study, explores the influence of socio-demographic, H…