Title: Policy on women, the girl child and STI / HIV / AIDS.

POPLINE Document Number: 276689

Corporate Author(s):

Cambodia. Ministry of Women’s and Veterans’ Affairs

Source citation:

[Phnom Penh, Cambodia], Ministry of Women's and Veterans' Affairs, 2003 Jul. 21 p.

Abstract:

The existence of HIV/AIDS presents a serious challenge to every nation. It becomes a serious health and development problem throughout the world, and a potential threat to the social and economic fabric of whole nations. HIV/AIDS is now an issue of national importance in Cambodia. Therefore, it has received a careful attention at all levels, particularly it has been graced a strong support from Their Majesties The King and The Queen. However, gender perspectives are not systematically addressed in policies and programs related to STI/HIV/AIDS. The concerns of gender equity and equality, and women's empowerment are essential to the prevention of STI/HIV/AIDS transmission and to the protection of their reproductive rights. Cambodian people, especially women and girls, must be able to have a satisfying and safer sex life, dignity in the society, and full access to the health information, prevention, treatment, and care. This "Policy on women, the girl child and STI/HIV/AIDS", which aims at reducing the risks and impact faced by women and girls as well as the whole family related to STIs and HIV/AIDS epidemic, is a significant contribution to the promotion of the reproductive rights and represents a gender based response. It also includes a wide range of topics such as the findings of the situation analysis on women and girls regarding STI/HIV/AIDS in Cambodia and will help for a better understanding of their specific needs. The Ministry of Women's and Veterans' Affairs expresses its gratitude to the government ministries, NGOs and the UN agencies in supporting and contributing to the achievement of this policy. We hope that this document will be a valuable resource for all types of organizations involved in STI/HIV/AIDS interventions in Cambodia. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Cambodia
Government Publication
Recommendations
Child, Female
Adolescents, Female
Women
Women's Empowerment
Gender Issues
HIV Prevention
AIDS Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
Risk Reduction Behavior
Health Policy
Developing Countries
Asia, Southeastern
Asia
Child
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Adolescents
Women's Status
Socioeconomic Factors
Economic Factors
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
AIDS
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reproductive Tract Infections
Infections
Behavior
Policy