New Publication: 'Gender Sensitive Approaches to HIV/AIDS: A Training Kit for peer Educators'
27 May 2004
This training manual applies a gender perspective to HIV/AIDS in the context of broad-based multi-sectoral approaches. It is intended to assist managers and planners at different levels to identify the gender aspects of HIV/AIDS and to factor these into all policies, programmes, projects and activities. The manual draws on case studies from a number of countries, and thus has pan-Commonwealth application.
The publication is designed to provide information for users at various levels and is structured so that the trainer can select a relevant starting point based on the needs and levels of the trainees. It utilises a highly participatory approach and takes into consideration the specific needs of adult learners.
The manual draws a number of participatory methods including brainstorming, self-reflection exercises, case studies, checklists, testimonies and other creative methods that the facilitator can develop as appropriate. Lecturing/formal presentation is kept to a minimum and summaries are provided at the end of each activity to reinforce learning.
The publication is produced by the Gender Section of the Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Programme. It represents another initiative by the Secretariat to mainstream gender equality into all government policies and programmes, as mandated by Commonwealth Heads of Government.
Limited quantities of this publication are available free of charge from Margarette Gittens at the Secretariat on m.gittens@commonwealth.int or write to: Gender Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, UK.
Published by the Commonwealth Secretariat; 50 pages
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