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PREVIOUS FORUMS
I UNGASS Forum - September 2003
II UNGASS Forum – March 2005
III UNGASS Forum – September 2005
IV UNGASS Forum – June 2007
V UNGASS Forum - June 2008
VI UNGASS Forum - May 2010
PARTNERSHIP
Gestos: Seropositivity, Communication and Gender Issues
Gestos was founded in 1993, with the objective of defending the human rights of HIV-positive individuals and populations vulnerable to STDs and HIV/AIDS. The institution produces and utilizes knowledge in various fields, acting in the areas of Education, Communications and Public Policy from the perspective of sexual citizenship, gender equity and social justice.
Its interdisciplinary team is comprised of sociologists, journalists, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, teachers, anthropologists, educators, and professionals in international relations.
In addition to programs developed in conjunction with low-income populations, Gestos monitors and influences public policy. Its sphere of influence effectively reaches the spaces dedicated to monitoring public policy at local, regional, and international levels. www.gestos.org
Gapa/SP – Grupo de Apoio à Prevenção à AIDS
GAPA/SP is an institution that is part of the GAPA national network, which aims to defend the Human Rights of PLWH and to integrate them in the society. GAPA/SP realizes lectures and training programs on HIV/AIDS; develops projects with sex workers, women, construction workers; art workshops, provides legal assistance for PLWH and also promotes social work. www.gapabrsp.org.br/index_english.html
EPIDEMIC PROFILE IN THE COUNTRY (2008)*
Number of people living with HIV: 730 000 [600 000 - 890 000]
Adults aged 15 to 49 prevalence rate: 0.6% [0.5% - 0.8%]
Adults aged 15 and up living with HIV: 710 000 [580 000 - 870 000]
Women aged 15 and up living with HIV: 240 000 [200 000 - 310 000]
Children aged 0 to 14 living with HIV: N/A
Deaths due to AIDS: 15 000 [9 700 - 22 000]
Orphans due to AIDS aged 0 to 17: N/A
*Source: UNAIDS
I UNGASS Forum - September 2003
II UNGASS Forum – March 2005
III UNGASS Forum – September 2005
IV UNGASS Forum – June 2007
V UNGASS Forum - June 2008
VI UNGASS Forum - May 2010
PARTNERSHIP
Gestos: Seropositivity, Communication and Gender Issues
Gestos was founded in 1993, with the objective of defending the human rights of HIV-positive individuals and populations vulnerable to STDs and HIV/AIDS. The institution produces and utilizes knowledge in various fields, acting in the areas of Education, Communications and Public Policy from the perspective of sexual citizenship, gender equity and social justice.
Its interdisciplinary team is comprised of sociologists, journalists, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, teachers, anthropologists, educators, and professionals in international relations.
In addition to programs developed in conjunction with low-income populations, Gestos monitors and influences public policy. Its sphere of influence effectively reaches the spaces dedicated to monitoring public policy at local, regional, and international levels. www.gestos.org
Gapa/SP – Grupo de Apoio à Prevenção à AIDS
GAPA/SP is an institution that is part of the GAPA national network, which aims to defend the Human Rights of PLWH and to integrate them in the society. GAPA/SP realizes lectures and training programs on HIV/AIDS; develops projects with sex workers, women, construction workers; art workshops, provides legal assistance for PLWH and also promotes social work. www.gapabrsp.org.br/index_english.html
EPIDEMIC PROFILE IN THE COUNTRY (2008)*
Number of people living with HIV: 730 000 [600 000 - 890 000]
Adults aged 15 to 49 prevalence rate: 0.6% [0.5% - 0.8%]
Adults aged 15 and up living with HIV: 710 000 [580 000 - 870 000]
Women aged 15 and up living with HIV: 240 000 [200 000 - 310 000]
Children aged 0 to 14 living with HIV: N/A
Deaths due to AIDS: 15 000 [9 700 - 22 000]
Orphans due to AIDS aged 0 to 17: N/A
*Source: UNAIDS
