'Know your epidemic' is the first step in ensuring a gender sensitive approach. Epidemiological data by sex and age are a natural starting point for understanding the disease and how to respond to it. In addition to incidence, prevalence and trends of new infection, geographic, socio-economic...

This may very well be my last comment in this forum for awhile. I am sad to see the ending of these discussions for now but I do think that we must all commend the Global Fund for having this forum and for allowing us to voice our thoughts regarding their methods and their policies. Once more, I must...

Cette semaine, l’e-Forum 2008 entame la deuxième semaine de discussion sur le projet de la Stratégie sur l'égalité entre les sexes et nous vous invitons à partager vos réflexions et expériences sur cette nouvelle question : Quels sont vos commentaires et réactions...

Dear members, a few more contributions for this question. Best, Marcela. Contribution from Stephen M.G.Quoi Dear Gentlemen, The issue of 56% women as compared to men being treated and the concept of adbandoning their plat is unrealistic; as such , it should not be applied. What i would suggest is to...

Dear forum members, I would like to thank GF for participation in commenting on Draft of the Gender Equity Strategy of the GF Country Coordinating Mechanism 1-How can CCMs be encouraged to ensure meaningful representation of women with skills and voice amongst membership and leadership, including those...

Responses from the International Center for Research on Women, Washington DC and New Delhi to the questions posed about the Draft Gender Equality Strategy, Global Fund to Fight AIDS Country Coordinating Mechanisms [ Read background ], 1. How can CCMs be encouraged to ensure meaningful representation...

Dear Forum Participants, I am really glad to be part of this forum. I listed out some of my inputs. 1. How can the Global Fund build the capacity of CCMs so that gender equality issues are understood and appropriately managed within the proposal development process through access to high quality gender...

I am advocating something drastic and that is as it concerns the term "Gender Equality Strategy". But I will focus on this issue more in line with and with emphasis on the Advocacy and Communications component of the strategy. First of all, I must sincerely and really commend the myGlobal Fund...

I feel at a time when the whole world is moving in a positive direction in all aspects of life, this topic sounds very primitive & not very "Prudent". Every word of "Women" "Men" is present & that is my comment. So let us spent our time in more fruitful discussions...

This is my first post in this forum and I am gratified to know that there are so many knowledgeable and concerned people around the world on this issue. I gives me renewed hope that we will defeat HIV/AIDS. Second, let me just say how much respect that I have for the Global Fund. Seldom will you see...