From tragedy towards hope / Madhu Bala Nath.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nath, Madhu Bala, 1954-

Contributor:

Commonwealth Secretariat.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

AIDS (Disease)--Developing countries.

AIDS (Disease).

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

x, 109 pages : illustrations, 1 portrait ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Commonwealth Secretariat, [2001]

Summary:

This book tells the real life stories of women who live with the HIV/AIDS virus and have triumphed over it. It describes the impact of the virus on people and communities, and the initiatives taken by UNAIDS and the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). It delves into the myths and rituals that surround women, sex and sexuality, and helps readers understand the human consequences of the epidemic for those affected, their families, communities and society at large.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0850926769

OCLC:

46984436