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Established Goals:
This lesson presents an overview of where, why, how, and in
what conditions HIV/AIDS exists. The activity examines the
impact of the deadly virus on ordinary people throughout the
world. Students will be engaged in learning about the HIV/AIDS
epidemic and focus on the importance of HIV prevention at
home and abroad. They will also develop a greater awareness
of HIV/AIDS and its impact on people's human rights. The lesson
is designed to demonstrate the enormity of the problem of
HIV/AIDS around the world.
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National
Council for Social Studies Standards:
II. Time, Continuity, and Change
III. Peoples, Places and Environments
V. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
VI. Power, Authority, and Governance
VII. Science, Technology, and Society
IX. Global Connections
X. Civic Ideals and Practices
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Transferable
Concepts/Links:
Epidemic, Discrimination, Vaccine, Human Rights, Discrimination,
Developing World, Poverty,
Technology, Survival, Fairness, Defense/Protection, Epidemic,
Public Health, Acceptance/
Rejection, International
Cooperation, Collaboration, International Law,
Civil Society, NGOs (non-
governmental organizations)
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Course
Connections:
Global Studies
Current Events
Geography
Economics
History
Social Studies
Biology
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Understandings:
People are infected with HIV and die from AIDS everyday
around the world.
There is a difference between HIV and AIDS.
Many factors contribute to the spread of HIV and AIDS.
Discrimination against those living with HIV and AIDS
exist for many reasons.
The long term effects of HIV/AIDS have lasting implications
on individuals, society, and the world at large.
International institutions and documents are in place
to protect children affected by HIV and AIDS.
International agencies and grassroots organizations
are working to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. |
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Essential
Questions:
Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology
and other factors on the spread and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and
disease prevention through learning about HIV/AIDS.
Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication
skills to enhance the awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Define the difference between HIV/AIDS.
Reject myths and misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS
discrimination.
Identify factors that contribute to the spread of HIV.
Analyze facts about where HIV/AIDS exists and how those
populations have adapted to HIV/AIDS.
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Students
will know:
Human rights vocabulary terms.
What is being done about this global problem.
International documents and the issues they address.
The names of international organizations and non-governmental
organizations that are working to help those affected
(infected) by HIV/AIDS. |
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Students
will be able to:
Classify where, when, why, how and in what conditions
populations are affected/infected by HIV/AIDS.
Locate data about people infected by HIV/AIDS.
Use the essential information to get involved in combating
and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS. |
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Equipment and Materials:
Television and Computer with internet access.
'What's Going On?' film, AIDS Caribbean. Danny Glover travels
to Port of Spain to witness the effects of HIV/AIDS on children
and teenagers. He befriends 17-year-old Shawn, who fears ostracism
if his classmates learn he is HIV-positive.
UNAIDS/WHO
Map
Handout #1 Convention
on the Rights of the Child
Note: To open handouts or save them to your PC, click on
the link. Or right click on links and select "Save Target
As" option. |
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Activity 1:
- Begin with a group discussion about HIV/AIDS and record
student answers on the board. Ask students to identify
the first time they heard about HIV/AIDS. What did they
first hear? What were their first thoughts and emotions
about HIV/AIDS? What were some of the initial questions
they had about HIV/AIDS?
After recording student's answers continue the discussion
with the following information.
Ask the students what else they would like to know about
the disease.
History The first case of AIDS in the United States
was documented in 1981. People became very frightened
of this deadly illness and began ostracizing parts of
the population that tested positive for HIV/AIDS. The
spread of AIDS continued throughout the 1990s threatening
every person regardless of age, race or sexual preference.
Today, approximately 8,000 people die of AIDS everyday.
- Continue the group discussion. Ask students to describe
what they have recently learned about HIV/AIDS. What is
the difference between HIV and AIDS?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus
that causes AIDS. This virus severely damages the immune
system by infecting and destroying certain white blood
cells. HIV is passed from person to person via blood,
semen or mucous membranes. Pregnant women may pass HIV
to their baby during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding.
Some people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV
infection. An HIV positive test result does not mean a
person has AIDS.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is developed
after a person has been in contact with HIV. AIDS is a
collection of infections and cancers that people with
HIV might develop. AIDS weakens the immune system making
it difficult for a person to fight illness. If a person
gets one of these infections or cancers after they are
HIV+ they are said to have AIDS. Many of these infections
that cause AIDS are harmless to a healthy immune system.
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
- How is HIV/AIDS transmitted? Does HIV/AIDS only affect
certain types of people?
HIV/AIDS can infect anyone regardless of age, race or
sexual preference.
Transmission People can contract HIV in multiple
ways.
- Unprotected sex with an infected person
- Sharing a needle with someone who uses intravenous
drugs
- Transmission from a mother to her unborn fetus
However, you cannot get HIV through daily social contact
such as:
- Hugging
- Shaking hands
- Sharing a swimming pool or toilet
- Coughing sneezing, tears or insect bites
- Where does HIV/AIDS exist in the world?
HIV is one of the biggest social, economic and health
challenges facing the world today. People are affected
everywhere by this global pandemic.
| Sub-Saharan Africa |
25.8 million people
living with HIV |
| Asia |
8.3 million people living
with HIV |
| North America, Western
and Central Europe |
1.9 million people living
with HIV |
| Eastern Europe and Central
Asia |
1.6 million people living
with HIV |
| Middle East and North
Africa |
510,000 people living
with HIV |
| Caribbean |
300,000 people living
with HIV |
| Oceania |
74,000 people living
with HIV |
| Latin America |
1.8 million people living
with HIV |
UNAIDS
AIDS Epidemic Update 2005
Ask students whether there is a cure or vaccine for HIV/AIDS?
Treatment In the early 1980s testing positive for
HIV was a death sentence. It was usually only a matter of
time before a person infected with HIV developed full blown
AIDS and died. Although there are no cures, anti-retroviral
drugs developed in recent years have revolutionized treatments
of HIV.
Life-prolonging antiretroviral drugs are being developed
that block the replication of the HIV virus. Antiretroviral
agents do not cure HIV but can slow the diseases progression.
In 2005, 250,000 to 350,000 deaths were averted because
of anti-retroviral drug treatment. Some treatments also
include strengthening the immune system of those who have
HIV and controlling the AIDS-related infections. Nevirapine
is a new drug clinically proven to significantly reduce
mother-to-child transmission when given to pregnant mothers.
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Activity 2:
- Hand out copies of the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child. In 1989, world leaders decided
that children under 18 years of age often need special
care that adults do not. The Convention is the first legally
binding international instrument to incorporate a full
range of human rights such as civil, cultural, economic,
political and social rights for children.
The Convention is an international document negotiated
by Member States at the United Nations. Every Member
State of the United Nations has ratified (or adopted)
the treaty except the United States and Somalia, who
have only signed it.
The Convention offers a vision of the child as an individual
and as a member of a family and community, with rights
and responsibilities appropriate to his or her age and
stage of development. By recognizing children's rights
in this way, the Convention firmly sets the focus on
the whole child.
Madeline Albright, the United States ambassador to
the United Nations, signed the Convention in 1995. However,
the United States Constitution requires that such documents
receive a two-thirds approval by the Senate to be adopted.
There are some articles in the Convention that the US
Senate has yet to come to an agreement on.
Ask Students:
What is the difference between ratifying and signing
a treaty?
Why do you think the United States has not adopted the
Convention?
Answers can include:
a. Signing does not create a binding legal obligation
but does demonstrate the State's intent to examine the
treaty domestically and consider ratifying it. Ratification
signifies an agreement by the state to be legally bound
by the terms of the treaty.
b. Some US legislators feel that the provisions
or certain articles of the Convention could interfere
with the role of parents in their children's lives.
The Convention is the most widely supported international
treaty because nations, organizations and individuals
realize that the future of humanity is in the hands
of our children.
- Explain that the Convention protects the rights of both
those vulnerable to infection and those already infected
by HIV/AIDS. Supportive frameworks of policy and law are
essential to effective and preventative HIV/AIDS response.
Share these facts with your students:
- 8,000 people worldwide die of AIDS everyday, that
is 5 people every minute.
- Over 23 million people have died from AIDS.
- There are 40.3 million people living with HIV worldwide
- 38 million adults
- 17.5 million women
- 2.3 million children under the age of 15
- Sub-Saharan Africa has just over 10% of the world's
population, but is home to more that 60% of all people
living with HIV.
- AIDS claimed the life of 2.4 million people living
in Sub-Sahara Africa in 2005.
- 75% of the reported infections in Eastern Europe and
Central Asia between 2004 and 2005 were in people younger
than 30.
- AIDS is the leading cause of death in the Caribbean
among adults ages 15-44.
- In Africa, AIDS is wiping out the professional class
(i.e. teachers, lawyers, doctors), yet these countries
can't afford anti-retroviral drugs.
- Worldwide, only one in ten persons infected with HIV
has been tested and knows his or her HIV status.
- In some Africa countries, three quarters of those
infected are women - many of whom have not had more
than one sexual partner.
- In six African countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia,
South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe) more than one
in five pregnant women has HIV/AIDS.
Source: UNAIDS
& National
AIDS Trust
- Ask students to identify and highlight which Articles
of the Convention protect those affected by HIV/AIDS and
those vulnerable to infection.
Answers are: 2, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36, 37 and 39.
Ask students to rephrase the Articles 2, 6, 9,12, 14, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34,
36, 37 and 39 for an in class discussion.
Note to teacher: Students should hold onto
their copies of the Convention for further use during other
"What's Going On?" lesson plans. It is recommended
that you have students use the following initials next to
each article that is violated for each topic they learn
about from the "What's Going On?" series. [Child
Soldiers (CS), HIV/AIDS (AIDS), Refugees (RF), Child Labor
(CL), Landmines (LM), Girl's Education (GED), Indigenous
People (IP), Northern Ireland (NI), Poverty in America (PA),
Street Children (SC).
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Activity 3:
- Ask students to define the term discrimination.
People living with HIV/AIDS, to varying degrees,
are stigmatized throughout the world. What is the
root cause of discrimination? Why do you think people
who have HIV/AIDS suffer from discrimination?
Discrimination is to make a distinction between
people on the basis of a class or category (i.e.
gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, socio-economic
status, sexual preference) without regard to individual
merit. HIV/AIDS discrimination is the unfair treatment
of people who may or may not be infected with HIV/AIDS
or be associated with people who are considered
likely to contract HIV. Discrimination against people
living with HIV/AIDS exists because of a lack of
information. Fear tends to come from wrong information
about this epidemic.
- Screen the documentary 'What's Going On?' about
AIDS in the Caribbean hosted by Danny Glover.
- Ask students to site examples of discrimination
that Shawn, Sade and Natalie face in the film. Ask
the students to respond emotionally to the experiences
of the young people in the film.
- Ask students to imagine what it might be like
to live with AIDS. What would their challenges and
fears be?
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Activity 4:
- Ask students who they think is responsible for
helping people infected with HIV/AIDS?
The United Nations AIDS Programme (UNAIDS) helps
promote human rights in the fight against AIDS.
UNAIDS coordinates efforts by the UN system, governments,
civil society, donors and the private sector to
combat this deadly virus. UNAIDS helps countries
to meet their human rights obligations in the context
of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Some of their partners
are:
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Educations, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- The World Bank
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing
and coordinating authority on international health
by the UN system. UNAIDS or WHO's HIV/AIDS section
provides evidence-based, technical support to Member
States to help them treat, care and prevent HIV/AIDS.
Countries realize the enourmous problem of HIV/AIDS
and are designing efforts to stop its spread. For
example, the National AIDS Program of Brazil offers
universal access to treatment to those infected
with HIV/AIDS. Treatment coverage is also available
in Argentina, Chile and Cuba. The United States
government has committed $15 billion over five years
(2004-2008) to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Source: Global
Health Council
Young people around the world are also demonstrating
their commitment to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS.
See
a public service announcement created by sixth graders
in Kansas. |
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- Write a response to the lesson's focus question: How
big an issue is HIV/AIDS in the world today?
Answers should include: Geographic distribution, number
of people infected in specific parts of the world, potential
ways to transmit HIV, the discrimination associated with
HIV/AIDS, what the international community is doing to
combat the epidemic.
- Research and report on UN agencies and NGO's that are
working to help those affected by HIV/AIDS and eradicate
the spread of this deadly virus. Below are some resources
to investigate.
- Have students respond in an emotional essay to the following
quote:
"What was first reported as a few cases of a mystery
illness is now a pandemic that poses among the greatest
threats to global progress in the 21st century. The only
acceptable goal for the world is to stop and, ultimately,
put an end to AIDS. Only then will we …succeed in our
efforts to build a humane, healthy and equitable world."
Kofi
A. Annan
Secretary-General
of the United Nations
- The class should form teams of 2-5 students. Each team
should develop a 'game plan' for how they are going to
help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and prevent discrimination
against those infected.
Students should come up with the following:
- Develop a group name and logo.
- The group's mandate and mission statement.
- Long and short term goals for the group.
- Find other organizations to collaborate with.
Come up with a PR campaign to inform the school and public
about their mission and the issue.
See other student's campaigns.
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AIDS.org http://www.aids.org/
ONE http://www.one.org
DATA aims to challenge the world's response to the
crises threatening Africa, the uncontrolled spread of HIV/AIDS,
and the unfair trade rules which keep Africans poor.
http://www.data.org
Become a Drug Dealer is an AIDS awareness site allowing
people the opportunity to purchase the drugs necessary to
keep a child alive by buying a T-shirt.
http://www.becomeadrugdealer.com
Blood & Water represent a community-centered and
integrated approach to AIDS that includes establishing basic
conditions necessary for health, addressing the constraints
of poverty, and empowering communities to take ownership
of their own long-term health development. http://www.bloodwatermission.com/
Keep a Child Alive is a campaign that offers people
the opportunity to provide lifesaving antiretroviral (ARV)
medicine and support services directly to children and families
with HIV/AIDS in some of the world's poorest countries.
http://www.keepachildalive.org/
TeenAIDS PeerCorps provides information to teens
around the world that will allow them to educate their peers
about HIV/AIDS. http://www.teenaids.org
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS http://www.bcefa.org/
North American Syringe Exchange Network http://www.nasen.org
STOP AIDS Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to preventing HIV transmission among all gay, bisexual,
and transgendered men in San Francisco through multicultural,
community-based organizing. http://www.stopaids.org
Until There's A Cure is a national organization dedicated
to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds to
combat this pandemic. To fund prevention education, care
services, and vaccine development using The Bracelet. http://www.until.org
Mothers' Voices is a national nonprofit organization
that conducts programs to give parents the skills they need
to communicate with their children about sexual health and
HIV/STD prevention. http://www.mothersvoices.org
Friends For Friends is dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS
awareness in the African American community through street-outreach
and free HIV risk reduction workshops.http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7880
Children With AIDS Project of America is a nonprofit
organization that recruits families around the U.S. to provide
loving, caring permanent and foster homes for HIV infected
and affected children. http://www.aidskids.org
Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF) works
to make a positive difference in the lives of children infected
with HIV and affected by AIDS. http://www.caaf4kids.org
Children With AIDS Charity provides support and services
for families affected by or infected with HIV and AIDS.
http://www.cwac.org
Nyumbani Orphanage is a safe haven for HIV positive
children in the town of Karen, Kenya. http://www.nyumbani.org
AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth, & Families is
a nonprofit group dedicated to addressing the concerns of
children, women, and families affected by HIV/AIDS. http://www.aids-alliance.org
Cecily's Fund provides information on the charity
that is educating Zambian children orphaned by AIDS. http://www.cecilysfund.org
Angelwish grants the wishes and fulfills the dreams
of children living with HIV/AIDS. http://www.angelwish.org
Sunshine For HIV Kids is a group that raises funds
for pediatric HIV/AIDS organizations. http://www.songshine.com
Positive Art sells handmade mugs, ties, milk jugs,
and sugar bowls incorporating the AIDS ribbon. http://www.positiveart.org.za
Everyone's Child is a charity set up specifically
to support families in Romania who have children infected
with HIV/AIDS. http://www.everyoneschild.org.uk
Sunshine For HIV Kids is a group that raises funds
for pediatric HIV/AIDS organizations. http://www.songshine.com
Elton John AIDS Foundation provides national leadership
and resources that will result in the improvement of care
for individuals living with HIV/AIDS http://www.ejaf.org
Stop HIV Site is an online community of HIV+ people
that raises money for HIV research and provides an outlet
for people who want to get involved. http://www.thestophivsite.com
Dining Out for Life International is an annual fundraising
event benefitting local HIV/AIDS organizations. It includes
a city-by-city list of participating restaurants. http://www.diningoutforlife.com
Classical Action draws upon the talents, resources,
and generosity of the performing arts community to raise
vitally-needed funds for AIDS-related services across the
United States. http://www.classicalaction.org
AIDS Action represents all Americans affected by
HIV/AIDS and the community-based organizations that serve
them. http://www.aidsaction.org
Stop Global AIDS Campaign is a U.S. student advocacy
organization fighting global AIDS, with domestic and international
partners www.stopglobalaids.org
National AIDS Fund is dedicated to eliminating HIV
disease as a major health and social problem. http://www.aidsfund.org
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Learn More
United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) is the UN agency which
coordinates action by the UN family to combat HIV/AIDS.
http://www.unaids.org
AIDS Educational Global Information System (AEGIS)
http://http://www.aegis.com/
HIV/AIDS...What's This Got To Do With Me? Resource
for high-risk youth and educators. http://www.members.aol.com/ananiu/aids.htm
'A Student's Guide to the HIV Virus and its Transmission,
as well as AIDS and its Treatment.' Written and illustrated
by Eastchester Middle School students for their peers. http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/ms/AIDS/AIDS1.html
WhatUDo presents HIV/AIDS prevention facts, options,
and action to teens and young adults. http://www.whatudo.org
Love Heals: The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education
host workshops that include the basic facts on HIV/AIDS;
the personal perspective of someone living with HIV; and
a discussion periods. http://www.loveheals.org
It's Up to Us is an AIDS education curriculum for
ESL students and other English language learners. http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/homepages/lesnick/AIDS
Center for Disease Control Find FAQs and general
information about HIV and AIDS, or learn about the science
behind the disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm
The Body includes exhaustive information on safe
sex, HIV testing, treatment, alternative therapy and recent
conferences. The "Quality of Life" section covers mental,
legal, financial and spiritual aspects of living with HIV
http://thebody.com/
Kids, All You Need to Know About AIDS offers prevention
tips, how the disease progresses, and how people live with
HIV/AIDS. Also includes learning activities for kids and
a quiz. http://www.library.thinkquest.org/J003087F
TeensHealth: How Do People Get AIDS? Host Articles
designed for a teen audience with details about how the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be, and cannot be,
spread. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/AIDS.html
Metro TeenAIDS is an organization that supports young
people in the fight against HIV/AIDS.http://www.metroteenaids.org
AIDS Prevention Project is an HIV/AIDS educational
resource site, providing information on transmission, testing,
safer sex and more. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/apu
Awareness Group On Aids Prevention (AGAP) is a non-governmental
organization working to raise East African people's awareness
to the deadly threat of the HIV/AIDS virus. http://www.bewareofaids.org
National AIDS Trust (NAT) aims to promote a wider
understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts
to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of
life of people affected by HIV and AIDS. http://www.nat.org.uk
AIDS Info Net is a collection of HIV/AIDS fact sheets.
Find out about laboratory tests, preventing HIV infection,
medications and treatments, opportunistic infections, and
side effects. http://www.aidsinfonet.org
Overview of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS),
the illness caused by infection with the HIV virus. Covers
AIDS symptoms, treatments, prevention techniques, origins,
and related diseases. http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS
Friends For Friends is dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS
awareness in the African American community through street-outreach
and free HIV risk reduction workshops. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7880
Staying Alive promotes awareness about and prevention
of HIV/AIDS in the international youth community and produced
a documentary series on the lives of young people infected
and affected by HIV/AIDS. http://www.staying-alive.org
Terrence Higgins Trust has Information on HIV and
AIDS, safer sex, online booklets, and the national helpline.
http://www.tht.org.uk
AIDS Prevention Project is a HIV/AIDS educational
resource site, providing information on transmission, testing,
safer sex and more. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/apu
National AIDS Fund is dedicated to eliminating HIV
disease as a major health and social problem. http://www.aidsfund.org
Awareness Group On Aids Prevention (AGAP) is a non-governmental
organization working to raise East African people's awareness
to the deadly threat of the HIV/AIDS virus. http://www.bewareofaids.org
The Safe Place provides educational support services
to children affected by HIV and AIDS. http://www.thesafeplace.org
Children's Friends For Life (CFFL) serves to impact
the care of children living with HIV/AIDS by offering solutions
to nutritional, mental health and physical needs. http://www.cffl.org
National Association of People With AIDS is dedicated
to improving the lives of people with HIV disease at home,
in the workplace and in the community. Information on NAPWA
programs and action alerts. http://www.napwa.org
American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR) is a leading
nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of HIV/AIDS
research. http://www.amfar.org
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
is a resource of the clinical and scientific information
developed by IAPAC for physicians, other healthcare professionals
and people with HIV disease. http://www.iapac.org
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP) reports
on the latest HIV drug treatments, therapies, and conferences.
http://www.natap.org
Critical Path AIDS Project is an AIDS treatment and
research website from the point of view of persons with
AIDS and AIDS treatment activists. http://www.critpath.org
National Health Institute: Office of AIDS Research
is responsible for the scientific, budgetary, legislative,
and policy elements of the NIH AIDS research program. http://www.nih.gov/od/oar
International AIDS Economics Network (IAEN) provides
analysis on the economics of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
in developing countries. Sponsored by UNAIDS, The World
Bank, USAID, and the EU. http://www.iaen.org
AIDS Treatment Data Network is an AIDS treatment
information organization. Site offers many good links to
important AIDS organizations and resources. http://www.aidsnyc.org/network
AIDS Research Alliance of America works to find the
most effective drug therapies and discards therapies that
show little or no benefit. http://www.aidsresearch.org
AIDS Unit of Hong Kong provides information on various
aspects of AIDS in Hong Kong, its treatment, prevention,
and epidemiology. http://www.info.gov.hk/health/aids
AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta (ARCA) works
to improve the quality and length of life for people living
with HIV through medical research, access to emerging therapies,
and treatment education. http://www.aidsresearchatlanta.org
AIDS, Medicine & Miracles is a national nonprofit
organization which coordinates holistic retreats emphasizing
a holistic, whole person approach. It addresses the physical,
emotional and spiritual components of health. http://www.ares.csd.net/~amm
Project Inform provides HIV treatment info organization
providing a free nationwide treatment hotline as well as
local and national educational meetings. http://www.projinf.org
AIDS Healthcare Foundation includes information on
treatment studies, drug trials, political issues and events.
http://www.aidshealth.org
UNICEF. The State of the World's Children 2001: Leadership.
http://www.unicef.org/publications/index_7344.html
World Health Report 2004: Changing History
World Health Organization report calling for a comprehensive,
worldwide HIV/AIDS strategy linking prevention, treatment,
care, and long-term support. http://www.who.int/whr/en
2006 Report on the global AIDS epidemic: May 2006, UNAIDS
This report includes country, regional and global estimates
for the HIV and AIDS epidemic at the end of 2005 and 2003.
It also describes the evidence, the success stories and
the challenges that confront countries and the international
community in responding to the epidemic. http://www.unaids.org/en/HIV_data/2006GlobalReport/default.asp
AIDS epidemic update: December 2005
The annual Update reports on the latest developments in
the global AIDS epidemic. With maps and regional summaries,
the 2005 edition features a special section on HIV prevention.
http://www.unaids.org/epi/2005/doc/report_pdf.asp
Intensifying HIV prevention. UNAIDS policy position paper
(2005)
The paper highlights the role of UNAIDS in intensifying
HIV prevention and points to ways in which jointly supportive
action can be achieved. http://data.unaids.org/publications/irc-pub06/jc1165-intensif_hiv-newstyle_en.pdf
From Advocacy to Action: A progress report on UNAIDS
at country level
In recognition of the growing urgency of effective national
action to curb the epidemic, UNAIDS has significantly enhanced
its country-level activities in recent years. This report
summarizes UNAIDS' assistance to countries in 2004 and 2005.
http://data.unaids.org/Publications/IRC-pub06/JC1151-CRD-ProgrRep_en.pdf?preview=true
AIDS in Africa: Three scenarios to 2025 (2005)
This project uses stories rather than projections to explore
the future of AIDS in Africa over the next 20 years. http://www.unaids.org/unaids_resources/images/AIDSScenarios/AIDS-scenarios-2025_report_en.pdf
The "Three Ones" in action: where we are and where we
go from here (2005)
This report looks at progress on applying the "Three Ones"
principles, and identifies the challenges ahead as well
as opportunities for overcoming these challenges. http://data.unaids.org/publications/irc-pub06/jc935-3onesinaction_en.pdf
HIV Insite features information for both the average
person and expert in four broad areas: medical, prevention,
social/policy issues and statistics. The site provides webcasts
and audio archives, frequently asked questions, the AIDS
Knowledge Base (a textbook on HIV disease) and extensive
information in Spanish. http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/
AIDS provides access to full-text content, online-only
content, features and services, author submission materials,
and title-specific information. http://www.aidsonline.com
AIDS Action International is an international newsletter
on prevention and care. http://www.aidsaction.org
AIDSin Africa is a haunting photojournalistic look
at AIDS and its effects throughout Africa. With photos,
an interactive map, and information about how you can help.
http://www.time.com/time/2001/aidsinafrica
Medline Plus provides links to news and articles
on AIDS and HIV infection. Covers the disease's diagnosis
and treatment, clinical trials, prevention, research, and
statistics. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aids.html
The AIDS Education Global Information System is the
world's largest repository of HIV/AIDS articles. http://www.aegis.com/
California AIDS Hotline, the AIDS Foundation's website
features more than 2,000 articles and images on the latest
HIV/AIDS treatments, public policy, HIV prevention, needle
exchange, and more. http://www.sfaf.org/
Positive Nation WWW is a magazine for/by people affected
by HIV & AIDS, providing information, entertainment, support
and empowerment. http://www.positivenation.co.uk
Body Positive is a Magazine for people living with
HIV/AIDS. http://www.thebody.com/bp/bpix.html
TreatmentUpdate is a bilingual journal summarizing
and commenting on the most current developments in HIV and
AIDS research and treatment in Canada and elsewhere (10
issues annually). http://www.catie.ca/tu.nsf
Journal Watch: AIDS Clinical Care includes medical
information and findings related to AIDS research and clinical
care. http://www.aids-clinical-care.jwatch.org
"HIV Prevention Videos" contain information regarding
a series of HIV prevention public service announcements
targeting HIV negative gay men http://www.grandelusion.com/hiv
"Pandemic: Facing Aids" contain information regarding
a series of HIV prevention public service announcements
targeting HIV negative gay men. http://www.grandelusion.com/hiv
"Absolutely Positive" The narrator/filmmaker is Peter
Adair (Word is Out) and the disease is the HIV virus. Adair
has asked 11 people - women and men, gay and straight, from
all walks of life - to share their stories. http://www.frameline.org/distribution
"The Transformation" Ricardo was once Sara, a homeless
HIV positive transvestite, living in the underbelly of Manhattan.
Today he is a churchgoing, married man, saved by a Dallas
ministry. http://www.frameline.org/distribution
“Alive and Kicking” (1996)
“Amazing Grace” (1992)
“And the Band Played On” (1993)
(TV Film)
“And Then There Was One” (1994)
(TV Film)
“Andre's Mother” (1990)
(TV Film)
“As Is” (1985)
(TV Film)
"Ausgerechnet Zoe” (1994)
(TV Film)
“Before I Sleep” (1996)
"Behind the Red Door” (2002)
“Bienvenido-Welcome” (1994)
“Bloodbrothers, The Joey DiPaolo Story” (1991)
“Blue” (1993)
“Buddies” (1995)
“Chocolate Babies” (1996)
“Common Threads, Stories from the Quilt” (1989)
“Cure, The” (1995)
“Do Fish Do It?” (2002)
“Doctors with Heart” (1993)
“Don't Forget You're Going To Die” (1996)
“Early Frost, An” (1985)
(TV Film)
“Fast Trip, Long Drop” (1994)
“Fly, The” (1986)
“Go to the Light” (1988)
(TV Film)
“Healers of 400 Parnassus, The” (1997)
“Human Race, The” (1998)
“I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs” (1996)
“I'll Be Your Mirror” (1995)
“I'm Losing You” (1998)
“In the Gloaming” (1997)
(TV Film)
“In the Shadow of Love, A teen AIDS story” (1991)
“In una notte di chiaro di luna” (1989)
“Indian Summer” (1996)
“Intimate Contact” (1987)
(TV Film)
“It's My Party” (1995)
“Lie” (1993)
“Life and Death on the A List” (1996)
“Life of Jesus, The” (1997)
“Littlest Victims, The” (1989)
(TV Film)
“Living Proof, HIV and the Pursuit of Happiness” (1993)
“Longtime Companion” (1990)
“Looking After Jo Jo” (1998)
“Love! Valour! Compassion!” (1997)
“Man that I love, The” (1997)
(TV Film)
“Mother's Prayer, A” (1995)
(TV Film)
“Mutter kampft um ihren Sohn, Eine” (1994)
(TV Film)
“My Brother's Keeper” (1995)
(TV Film)
“My Own Country” (1998)
(TV Film)
“No Blame” (1988)
(TV Film)
“No Easy Way” (1996)
“Normal Heart, The” (1985)
“Our Sons” (1991)
(TV Film)
“Parting Glances” (1986)
“Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer's End” (1997)
(TV Film)
“People vs. Larry Flynt, The” (1996)
“Philadelphia” (1993)
“Place for Annie, A” (1994)
(TV Film)
“Positive Story” (1996)
“Roommates” (1994)
(TV Film)
“Ryan White Story, The” (1989)
(TV Film)
“Savage Nights” (1992)
“Something to Live For, The Alison Gertz Story” (1992)
“Sweet Jane” (1997)
“Time For Witches, A” (1993)
“To Die For” (1994)
“Touch Me” (1997)
“Voices from the Front” (1991)
“Zero Patience” (1993)
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