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February 2015Feb 27, 2015 |
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ELECTORNIC BULLETIN OF THE SWISS PLATFORM ON HIV/AIDS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION |
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Sexuality Education – the way to safer sex? Dear aidsfocus reader This Newsletter is dedicated to the issue of sexuality and HIV. Where sex is handled as a commodity or as a means to exert power, it does not make much sense to speak about condoms as if they were a cure. South Africa has one of the world’s highest incidences of rape, most of the sexual encounters is said to take place without the consent of the women. In addition, a large number of the people infected with HIV live in a marriage or in a consensual union. However, it is statistically proven that the widespread dissemination of the infection has its roots in extramarital affairs. Is there no way getting around the condom in order to prevent infection? Up to 80% of new infections with the HI virus happen via sexual contacts – this is why preventive measures must also start in the field of „sexuality“. Particularly in a comprehensive way and by focusing on strengthening the dignity of women. The UN had declared that the goal to be reached in the year 2010 was an universal access to HIV-prevention, treatment, care and support – but the goal was missed by far. Despite partial successes in the fight against Aids have been reached, there is still a long way to go to find an effective way to combat the epidemic. From that point of view, the most recent data mainly served as an input for reflection for the UN to see whether the present control strategy has effectively curtailed the HIV-epidemic. Though, it is not possible to deny that risks having been reduced through using condoms, however, just by distributing condoms an effective HIV-infection prevention cannot be reached. High incidence rates as well as the increase of other sexually transmitted diseases show that people do not deal responsibly with sex matters. Hence, Emery Mpwate, HIV/AIDS Regional Advisor of Mission 21 makes it clear: „As far as I am concerned the big problem we have is not HIV and Aids it is the bad management of our sexuality. I do believe that we will find a cure or vaccine against HIV but if the sexual behaviour will not change something else worse than HIV will come out“ Read his interesting article about sexuality education in the project areas of Mission 21! Carine Weiss, MSc MIH Coordinator aidsfocus.ch Project manager Medicus Mundi Schweiz |
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