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Campaign to End Pediatric HIV/AIDS Launched
Activists are calling for stepped-up efforts to treat women and children with HIV and AIDS. Success depends on mobilizing financial resources and political will.
An Interview with Patti Boulaye
Stage and screen star Patti Boulaye speaks about her unexpected rise to fame and why she founded the AIDS charity Support for Africa
Pope Benedict's Condom Bombshell in Africa
This article examines the uproar triggered by Pope Benedict XVI when, on his recent trip to Africa, the Holy Father insisted that condoms "aggravate" the problem of AIDS.
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Africa's grandmothers need help in their struggle to support and nurture orphaned grandchildren.
Duduza Dolls Comfort Sick Children
Your generosity and knitting hobby can bring hope into the AIDS-affected lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through making "comfort dolls" and donations.
Promiscuity in Africa
The stereotype of promiscuous Africans continues to rear its head and undermine constructive solutions to the AIDS pandemic.
AIDS Dollars
With a growing amount of money earmarked for AIDS, perhaps the focus needs to be broadened to encompass health care in general.
Libyan Case Draws To A Close
Compensation to the families of children infected with HIV may mean six convicted health professionals escape the death penalty.
Racism Towards Africa
The United States' complex history of racism may be shaping its current attitudes towards Africa.
Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
South Africa Turns a Corner
South Africa aims to cut new HIV infections by 50% by the year 2011.