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The sites
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categorised for the various interest groups for faster
referencing. Click on the appropriate link to view sites
for your group.
Parents
and Other Adults
Educators and
Advocates
Parents and Other Adults
Adolescence
Directory Online
An electronic guide containing resources for parents,
educators, researchers, health practitioners and teens
on adolescent issues.
AIDS
Education Global Information System
Largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledgebase
on the internet with nearly one-half million files,
fully-indexed, cross-referenced and searchable.
AIDS
Clock
Gives the cumulative global count of people infected
with HIV/AIDS, and shows three photo montages that change
six times a minute, the rate of new cases of HIV infection
worldwide.
Alliance
for Young Families
Provides leadership to prevent teenage pregnancy, and
meet the service needs of pregnant and parenting teens
and their children.
AVERT
Focuses on education about HIV infection, statistics
information for HIV positive people as well as latest
news and statistics. Also has a interactive quiz section
for professionals and young people alike.
The
Body: A Multimedia AIDS and HIV Information Resource
Presents AIDS and related information in a simple language
that both professionals and laymen can understand.
Campaign
For Our Children
Develops research-based prevention messages and educational
media campaigns to encourage healthy, responsible sexual
decisions among early-adolescent youth, promotes a more
informed support-system for youth, as well as raise
public awareness about adolescent reproductive health
issues.
HIV
InSite
Gateway to AIDS Knowledge. Also provides information
on a variety of AIDS-related topics.
Mothers'
Voices
Nonprofit organisation mobilizing mothers as educators
and advocates for improved HIV prevention, expanded
research and better medical treatment for PLWAs. Highly
interactive forum for AIDS education and action.
National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Advocates for teen pregnancy prevention by supporting
values and stimulating actions that are consistent with
pregnancy-free adolescence. Highly interactive and will
benefit teens, parents and advocates.
Plain
Talk
Provides resources to improve positive and honest communication
between parents and children, encourage youth to make
healthy choices and to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually
transmitted diseases.
Talking
with Kids About Tough Issues
Encourages parents to talk with their children earlier
and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS,
violence, alcohol, and drugs.
Teen
Sexuality in a Culture of Confusion
Eight teens talk about their lives, sex, relationships
and being HIV+ and how the media has influenced their
decisions.
Tips
on Teens
A place to get accurate, down-to-earth information that
will make a difference in how you raise your teenagers.
It offers timely, relevant information and guidelines,
and links to resources on a variety of issues affecting
today's teens. As a result, you'll be better able to
get involved in your teens' lives, communicate with
them more effectively, and have some fun in the process.
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Educators
and Advocates
Facts and Figures
AIDS
Education Global Information System
Largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledgebase
on the internet with nearly one-half million files,
fully-indexed, cross-referenced and searchable.
Advocates
for Youth Fact Sheets
Series of one-page fact sheets conveying essential statistics,
emerging trends and resources in a concise, easy-to-use
format.
Henry
J. Kaiser Family Foundation's Daily Health Reports on
HIV/AIDS
Provides daily reports on HIV/AIDS and related issues
Henry
J. Kaiser Family Foundation's Daily Health Reports on
Reproductive Health
Provides daily reports on reproductive health issues
Safe
Motherhood Initiative
Global effort that aims to reduce deaths and illnesses
among women and infants, especially in developing countries.
Contains numerous facts and statistics.
Journals and References
Adolescence
Directory Online
An electronic guide containing resources for parents,
educators, researchers, health practitioners and teens
on adolescent issues.
AIDSLink
Provides insightful analysis of the latest news, information
and trends in the global response to the AIDS pandemic.
HealthLink
Dynamic bi-monthly publication providing up-to-date
news about issues, including public policy, HIV/AIDS.
It disseminates the most current and pertinent information
that uniquely contributes to the global discussion and
debate on health issues.
Perspectives
on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Formerly International Family Planning Perspectives,
this journal provides the latest peer-reviewed, policy-relevant
research and analysis on sexual and reproductive health
and rights in the United States and other industrialized
countries.
Journal
of the History of Sexuality
Illuminates the history of sexuality in all its expressions,
recognizing various differences of class, culture, gender,
race, and sexual orientation. Spanning geographic and
temporal boundaries, JHS provides a much-needed forum
for historical, critical, and theoretical research in
this field. Its cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary
character brings together original articles and critical
reviews from historians, social scientists, and humanities
scholars worldwide.
Electronic
Journal of Human Sexuality
A Publication of the Institute for Advanced Study of
Human Sexuality (IASHS) to disseminate knowledge about
all aspects of human sexuality. Interactive and constantly
updated.
The
Kinsey Institute
Promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarship
in the fields of human sexuality, gender and reproduction.
Listserv and Discussion
Groups
AIDSNEWS
Includes news on AIDS treatments, information from medical
journals, interviews with scientists, physicians and
other health professionals. To subscribe send an email
to: listserv@rutgers.edu
with the following in the text body of your message:
subscribe AIDSNEWS <your email address>
Nigeria-AIDS
eForum
Moderated discussion forum and listserv on HIV/AIDS
in Nigeria.
Global
Reproductive Health Forum @ Harvard (GRHF)
An internet networking project that aims to encourage
the proliferation of critical discussions about reproductive
health and gender on the net. GRHF provides interactive
electronic forums, global discussions, distributes reproductive
health and rights materials from a variety of perspectives
through our clearinghouse as well as maintains an extensive,
up-to-date research library.
HIV
Support Information
Discussion list for both emotional support and sharing
medical information for people living with HIV or AIDS.
To subscribe send an e-mail to lists@web-depot.com
Intaids
Forum for individuals interested in international issues
regarding HIV and AIDS. To subscribe send and e-mail
to Majordomo@hivnet.org
REPRO-HLTH
Forum allows participants to engage in a frank discussion
of RH issues including technical challenges and lessons
learned. Participants are encouraged to discuss and
disseminate information relevant to reproductive health
topics and to share items such as bibliographic citations,
book reviews, meeting announcements, new research findings,
etc. To subscribe send an e-mail to listproc@info.usaid.gov
with the following in the text body of your message:
subscribe REPRO-HLTH-L [Your first name Your last name]
Sexuality
& Culture
Forum for the discussion and analysis of ethical, cultural,
psychological, social, and political issues related
to sexual relationships and sexual behavior.
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Program Assessment
CAPS
Program AIDS Site
Includes information on how to develop and evaluate
HIV prevention programs, and gives examples of evaluation
instruments used in their studies; links to updated
research.
FOCUS
on Young Adults
Strives to improve the health and well-being of young
adults in developing countries through the creation
and strengthening of effective reproductive health initiatives.
Provides up-to-date information on young adult reproductive
health and activities, as well as user-friendly "how
to’s" for program assessments and evaluation.
John
Snow, Inc.
Provides an extensive range of research and consulting
services in the health care and service sectors.
MEASURE
Project (Monitoring and Evaluation to Assess and Use
Results)
Includes five projects--dedicated to providing accurate
and timely information on population, health, and nutrition
in developing countries. The projects offer technical
services in data collection, analysis, dissemination,
and use.
Reproductive Health,
Family Planning, Sexuality and Youth Development Organisations
Academy
for Educational Development (AED)
An independent, nonprofit organization committed to
solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout
the world through education, social marketing, research,
training, policy analysis and innovative program design
and management. Major areas of focus include health,
education, youth development, and the environment.
Advocates
for Youth
Dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies
which help young people make informed and responsible
policies about their sexual and reproductive health.
Provides information, training and advocacy to youth-serving
organisations, policy makers and the media.
Alan
Guttmacher Institute
Provides extensive information about research and statistics
in the area of pregnancy, contraception, sexual behavior,
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, abortion, youth and law/public
policy; access to certain publications.
Association
for Reproductive and Family Health
C ommitted to improving the quality of life of the people
in Nigeria and elsewhere in sub-Sahara Africa.
Association
of Reproductive Health Professionals
Educate health care professionals, public policy makers,
and the public, and fosters research and advocacy to
promote reproductive health.
EngenderHealth
Works to improve the lives of individuals by making
reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable.
Provides technical assistance, training, and information,
with a focus on practical solutions that improve services
where resources are scarce.
Center
for International Health Information (CIHI)
Provides a broad range of technical and analytical services
that are critical to the planning, funding, management,
monitoring, and evaluation of USAID's programs worldwide.
Includes updated Health Statistics Reports for more
than 90 developing countries; samples of other CIHI
publications; a resource page that provides links to
international heath and family planning organizations,
online databases, and internet guides.
Centre
for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
Empowers women at all levels of society to be full partners
in development. Designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates
projects in family planning and reproductive health,
family life education, women's participation in empowerment,
youth services, and international advocacy for women
and girls.
Family
Care International
Dedicated to improving women's sexual and reproductive
health and rights in developing countries, with a special
emphasis on making pregnancy and childbirth safer.
Family
Health International
Works to improve reproductive and family health around
the world through biomedical and social science research,
innovative health service delivery interventions, training
and information programs.
Girls
Power Initiative
Equips young girls with human rights, comprehensive
sexuality education, leadership, economic and other
life skills to cope with the challenges of growing-up.
Healthlink
Worldwide
Works to improve the health of poor and vulnerable communities
by strengthening the provision, use and impact of information.
International
Women's Health Coalition
Works with individuals and groups in Africa, Asia, and
Latin America to promote women's reproductive and sexual
health and rights. Provide technical, managerial, moral
and financial support to reproductive health service
providers, advocacy groups and women's organizations
in Southern countries.
IPAS
IPAS works globally to improve women's lives through
a focus on reproductive health.
Johns
Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
Works with many international agencies, foundations,
governments, and nongovernmental organizations in the
US and overseas to promote healthy behavior. Holds a
unique collection of over 20,000 sample materials, including
pamphlets, posters, videos, audiotapes, and novelty
items produced to promote health and family planning
in countries around the world.
Journalists
Against AIDS Nigeria
Media non-governmental HIV/AIDS advocacy organisation.
It's website, Nigeria-AIDS, is an information source
on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.
Life
Vanguards
Aims to advance public health knowledge, invest in youth
and enhance sustainable human development through education,
research and service provision with particular focus
on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, prevention
and control of HIV/AIDS and youth development in Osun
State, Nigeria.
Management
Sciences for Health
Private, nonprofit educational and scientific organization
working to close the gap between knowledge and action
in public health. Provides training and technical support
to interested organisations.
Margaret
Sanger Center International
Operates on the principle that improved reproductive
and sexual health is crucial to bettering the quality
of life for all women and their families. Conducts education
and training programs on family life and sexuality for
youth and parent educators; promotes youth participation
and male involvement; providing public policy and political
advocacy training; and offers professional development
workshops.
Pathfinder
International
Dedicated to improving the lives of women and families
throughout the developing world by supporting high quality
family planning and reproductive health services.
Population
Action International
Dedicated to advancing policies and programs that slow
population growth in order to enhance the quality of
life for all people. Advocates the expansion of voluntary
family planning, other reproductive health services,
and educational and economic opportunities for girls
and women.
Population
Communications International
Works with the media to motivate people to make choices
that will influence population trends favoring sustainable
development and environmental protection. Produces radio
and television soap operas in developing countries.
Population
Council
Conducts research on biomedical, social science, and
public health help change the way people think about
problems related to reproductive health and population
growth.
Population
Services International (PSI)
Develops and implements programs worldwide to encourage
healthful behavior and to increase the availability
of health products at prices low-income people can afford.
Population
Reference Bureau
The Population Reference Bureau is the leader in providing
timely and objective information on U.S. and international
population trends and their implications. PRB informs
policymakers, educators, the media, and concerned citizens
working in the public interest around the world through
a broad range of activities, including publications,
information services, seminars and workshops, and technical
support.
Program
for Appropriate Technology for Health (PATH)
PATH's mission is to improve health, especially the
health of women and children. An emphasis is placed
on improving the quality of reproductive health services
and on preventing and reducing the impact of widespread
communicable diseases. PATH identifies, develops, and
applies appropriate and innovative solutions to public
health problems. This is accomplished by exchanging
knowledge, skills, and technologies with governmental
and nongovernmental partners in developing countries
and with groups in need elsewhere.
Program
for International Training in Health
Assists countries in various stages of development to
improve the delivery of reproductive health services
through improved preparation and utilization of their
human resources.
Reproductive
Health Outlook
Especially designed for reproductive health program
managers and decision-makers working in developing countries
and low-resource settings. Provides information on topics
such as adolescent reproductive health, cervical cancer,
family planning, gender and sexual health, harmful traditional
health practices, HIV/AIDS, infertility, men and reproductive
health, refugee reproductive health, reproductive tract
infections and safe motherhood.
Resource
Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
ReCAPP provides practical tools and information to effectively
reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors. Teachers and educators
will find up-to-date evaluated program materials to
help with their work with teenagers.
Safe
Motherhood Initiative
Global effort that aims to reduce deaths and illnesses
among women and infants, especially in developing countries.
Contains numerous facts and statistics.
SaferSociety
Foundation Inc.
A nonprofit agency that serves as a national research,
advocacy, and referral center on the prevention and
treatment of sexual abuse. Provides specialised training
on current and emerging issues related to sexual abuse
prevention and treatment.
Sexual
Health Network
Dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information,
education, counseling, therapy, and other resources
for people with disability, illness, and those who care
for them.
Sexuality
Information and Education Council of the United States
(SIECUS)
Provides publication lists, bibliographies, and information
about SIECUS programs; information for parents, communication
tips, publications and resources; direct access to fact
sheet about abstinence, sexuality education programs,
and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Society
for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
International Organization dedicated to advancement
of knowledge about sexuality.
Street
Kids International
promotes independence and self-respect among street
children around the world; includes information on programs
and developing country partners, publications and videos,
and two photo essays on a national conference held by
Brazil street children and children of Bombay, India.
The
Kinsey Institute
Supports interdisciplinary research and study of Human
Sexuality.
The
Population Institute
Dedicated exclusively to achieving a more equitable
balance between the world's population, environment
and resources. Provides essential leadership in creating
national and international awareness of the social,
economic and environmental implications of rapid population
growth.
United
Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Helps governments, communities and families make the
world a better place for children.
United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Extends assistance to developing countries, countries
with economies in transition and other countries at
their request to help them address reproductive health
and population issues, and raises awareness of these
issues in all countries.
United
Nations Population Information Network (POPIN)
Provides comprehensive access to population information
produced in all regions and on various population-related
issues.
World
Association of Sexology
Works to further the understanding and development of
sexology throughout the world. Brings individuals and
organizations together to share scientific information,
form networks, and promote international and intercultural
exchange.
World
Health Organization
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
and HIV/AIDS
AVERT
Home Page
Focuses on education about HIV infection, statistics
information for HIV positive people as well as latest
news and statistics. Also has a interactive quiz section
for professionals and young people alike.
The Body: A Multimedia AIDS and HIV Information Resource
Presents AIDS and related information in a simple language
that both professionals and laymen can understand.
HIV
InSite
Gateway to AIDS Knowledge. Also provides information
on a variety of AIDS-related topics.
Henry
J. Kaiser Family Foundation's Daily Health Reports on
HIV/AIDS
Provides daily reports on HIV/AIDS and related issues
Managing
Desire
Provides resources for HIV prevention educators, including
training, testing and research.
Journalists
Against AIDS Nigeria
Media-based non-governmental HIV/AIDS advocacy organisation.
It's website, Nigeria-AIDS, is an information source
on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.
UNAIDS
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Advocates for global action on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS leads,
strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed
at preventing the transmission of HIV, providing care
and support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals
and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact
of the epidemic.
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