Raising Awareness among Peace Keeping Forces on Culturally Sensitive Gender Issues and HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS and Gender

The material was prepared for advocacy purposes with the aim of r aising responsible behavior among peace keeping forces (UNIFIL troops) on HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming from a culturally sensitive perspective. These topics fall within the context of the UNSCR 1308 ( Responsibility of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: HIV/AIDS and International Peace Keeping Operations) & UNSCR 1325 (Women, Peace and Security) . The project aimed at engaging local communities and NGOs for addressing gender dimensions in the operations of the peace keeping forces.

HIV/AIDS – Prevention  - Peace Keeping Forces – Gender

Global Youth Partners (GYP) initiative for Preventing HIV in Lebanon

HIV/AIDS

The advocacy kit is the result of a participatory effort and work, lead by the Lebanese Global Youth Partners (GYP) initiative, for preventing HIV. This kit serves as a powerful tool for young people to advocate, among various opinion and decision makers, for increased commitment of resources towards preventing HIV. The GYP initiative relies primarily on youth knowledge, experience and skills to approach leaders and gain their support and commitment in HIV prevention. Promotional material was developed as part of the campaign and for advocacy purposes (i.e. handbags, vests, bookmarks and brochures).

HIV/AIDS - Advocacy – Youth – Decision makers

Reproductive Tract Infections among Young People:
“A Social Franchising Approach to Prevention”

Reproductive Tract Infections

The production of the material is part of a global initiative launched by UNFPA for RTIs prevention among young people, through an innovative approach i.e. “Social Franchising”. The project supported the establishment of a Youth Friendly Services Unit (YHS) within the socio-health center of the Armenian Relief Cross in Lebanon servicing the community of Bourj Hammoud. This unit aims at providing comprehensive response to adolescents and youth health, especially in relation to RTIs and HIV prevention. An opinion survey about youth and community perceptions on RTI was conducted revealing findings for establishing a comprehensive Youth Friendly Service Unit. Promotional materials were developed in order to maximize use of services and information (brochures, posters, logo, information card, desk calendar and back pack). Branding of the material addressed the elements of “Confidentiality, Quality of Services, and Care”.

Reproductive Tract Infections – Youth – Services – Social Franchising

Awareness Raising on HIV/AIDS to the Lebanese Army

HIV/AIDS

The brochures were developed as part of the project aiming at promoting Reproductive Heath services and preventing HIV/AIDS among the Lebanese Army soldiers and officials – including ones deployed in the South after 2006 July War - through spreading awareness about RH/HIV/AIDS as well as and Gender issues. The awareness tools are entitled “Condom Use” and “HIV/AIDS: Our Responsibility”.

HIV/AIDS – Army – Prevention

HIV/AIDS Awareness among Youth and Vulnerable Groups in Lebanon

HIV/AIDS

Arabic

The outreach kit was developed with the aim of raising awareness to youth and at risk persons about HIV/AIDS with emphasis on: (1) modes of transmission, (2) stigma and discrimination, (3) preventive means, (4) biological aspect of the virus, (5) statistics about the HIV/AIDS, (6) peer support, (7) psychological support, and (8) where to receive support and assistance. The kit is formulated based on the peer-to-peer approach. This methodology has proven more efficiency in transmitting the desired message to the intended groups, especially regarding discriminatory perceptions of infected individuals.

HIV/AIDS – STI - Awareness - Youth – Persons at Risk – Prevention