Household Level Analysis on the Impact of HIV in Asia

 ‘The Socioeconomic Impact of HIV at the Household Level in Asia: a regional analysis” released by the UNDP in December 2011 includes case studies on Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Viet Nam.  The studies employed case-controlled, large-scale sample surveys across several provinces in each country and provided scientific evidence on the nature and extent of the social and economic impact of HIV on people living with HIV and their households. Read the Report here.

Linkages definitions

Definitions of the key terms for linkages between HIV and SRHR.  Read the definitions here.

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Services with HIV interventions in practice

Background paper for the 26th Meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, 22-24 June 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland.  Read the Backgrounder here.

Linking sexual and reproductive health and HIV interventions: a systematic review

This study presents the first systematic review and analysis of interventions linking SRH and HIV, as well as identifiying several gaps in the existing evidence. The review was conducted by members of the Cochrane HIV/AIDS Group for the International Planned Parenthood Federation, the United Nations Population Fund, the World Health Organization and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS in 2011. Read the review here.

Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sexual and Reproductive Health Funding

Based on the example of 7 European donor government's, 'Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sexual and Reproductive Health Funding' by Sara Seims contains recommendations for these SRHR champions to increase the effectiveness of their overseas SRHR investments. Published by International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health in September, 2011. Read the article here.

New Resources for online advocacy campaigns and more!

Tactical Technology Collective is an international NGO working to enable the effective use of information for progressive social change. Their work is informed by the principles of freedom of expression and freedom of information and the need for transparency and accountability.  They have  a number of advocacy toolkits available on their website, such as crafting key messages and information design, as well as tips about internet security for NGOs.

Family Planning Saves Lives!

The fourth edition of the resource Family Planning Saves Lives, produced by the Population Reference Bureau in 2009, provides data from the latest research on maternal and child health in developing countries. It also includes new information on how family planning reduces the rate of new HIV infections and deaths from AIDS.

Accountability for Women and Children's Health

The Commission on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health proposed a framework for global reporting, oversight and accountability on women's and children's health.  A system to track whether donations for women's and children's health are made on time, resources are spent wisely and transparently, and whether the desired results are achieved is available in the 'Keeping Promises, Measuring Results' Report 2011.

Report on the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness

Unanimously adopted by the EU Parliament (2011/2145(INI)).  The report, by the Committee on Development (Rapporteur: Cristian Dan Preda), calls for further progress to empower developing country’s people and democratic institutions and emphasises that donors’ procurement practices need to be reformed to boost aid’s economic impact and drive inclusive growth, the report also stresses the need to strengthen the role of parliaments and civil society organisations in development planning, execution, and cooperation. Read the Report here.

Key Affected Women and Girls Consultation

An  online consultation on the topic “What Strategies would you prioritise to address the needs and rights of key affected women and girls in HIV and AIDS programmes?” was jointly conducted by APA Secretariat and Citizen News Service (CNS) in August 2011.  Read the Summary Report.