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Microbicides, women and AIDS

Produced by UNAIDS and the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS, this background paper describes the use of microbicides as a potential HIV prevention technology, and the current initiatives underway globally to further develop this method of prevention. (UNAIDS) More info >>

Increase women's control over HIV prevention

This brief summarises the key issues around how to increase women's control over HIV prevention. The brief discusses new HIV pervention options for women and suggests actions for international partners and national govenments. (UNAIDS: 2006) More info >>

Is an effective HIV vaccine feasible?

This article examines the problems encountered and the approaches taken by scientists in developing a HIV vaccine. It looks at the argument that the nature of the HIV virus deems it impossible to develop a vaccine and it also discusses the new approach of the interplay between the immune system and human genetic variability. (Science Mag: 2005) More info >>

Getting the global house in order

The 2004 AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coaltion (AVAC) report focuses on how the field is readying itself for the road ahead. Several chapters address different aspects of readiness, a theme that is at the heart of the AIDS vaccine advocacy agenda today. (AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition: 2004) More info >>

Female condom Â? a powerful tool for protection

This publication, a follow up to the 2005 Global Consultation on the Female Condom, answers key questions about the female condom. It presents evidence about its effectiveness and impact, identifies challenges to wider use and suggests steps to strengthen condom programming worldwide. (UNFPA: 2006) More info >>

The Microbicide Quarterly

This journal: June 2004 v2 no.2, addresses the issue of microbicidal research in areas of epidemiology, community involvement, HIV and effectiveness of treatment in other related fields. (Microbicide Quarterly: 2004) More info >>

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

This is the website of IAVI, a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of safe, effective, accessible vaccines to prevent HIV/AIDS. (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative) More info >>

Global campaign for microbicides

The Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM) is a broad-based, international coalition of organisations working to accelerate access to new HIV prevention options. This website provides information on microbicides, prevention options, regional GCM activities, and related events and conferences. (Global Campaign for Microbicides) More info >>


 

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