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"Go-getters" : empowering young women in Uganda
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Abstract:
Girls and women are a critical part of the vulnerable people, given their relative powerlessness and disproportionate susceptibility to HIV infection. This article discusses a programme implemented by the health organization PSI/Uganda at universities and secondary schools to address and better understand the dynamics of cross generational sex (CGS) and contribute to the empowerment of young women in Uganda. Among the programme’s components is the establishment of peer and social support groups for young women dubbed the “Go-Getters”.
Authors:
PSI Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Category:
Practice
Serial number:
4
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
disease prevention and control
,
gender
,
HIV and AIDS
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2010
Region:
East Africa
Right:
© 2010 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
15
Title:
"Go-getters" : empowering young women in Uganda