UNAIDS uses simplistic gender norms to inform its HIV prevention guidelines

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UNAIDS’ HIV prevention guidelines rely on reductive gender stereotypes placing a burden on girls and women, according to Dr Catherine Merriman of Queen Mary University London and Dr Kevin Deane of the Open University. The researchers found an overwhelming absence of targeted and precise guidelines for engaging boys and men, while girls and women were categorised as victims.

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Source : UNAIDS

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