Topic - Social Services

Making care count in Southern Africa

30 November 11

Regional relevance: Africa

In Southern Africa, a cadre of committed community caregivers - such as teachers, community health care worker, and sometimes community volunteers – are the cornerstone of the region’s care and support network. While the global economic situation will likely force organisations to make tough support decisions in... [read more]

2000 to 2010: Ten Years of the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Achievements and Challenges

12 October 10

Ten years have elapsed since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted. What progress has been made on its implementation? What has been accomplished as a result of this important instrument? And what are the remaining challenges to overcome? [read more]

Together we must end violence against women and girls and HIV & AIDS

01 November 09

Regional relevance: International

This report is organized around four broad-based strategies for tackling the intersection of violence against women and HIV&AIDS, Namely: Firstly, involving the community to change harmful gender norms, secondly by focussing on how women's vulnerability to violence and HIV&AIDS is roorted not only in gender... [read more]

Culture can contribute to HIV

20 October 09

Regional relevance: Swaziland

Like many nations in the region, the small land-locked Southern African Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) faces a serious public health problem, the most critical being HIV/AIDS. The epidemic affects all populations in the kingdom, but women are increasingly at risk. [read more]

Poverty and Human Development Report 2007 (United Republic of Tanzania)

01 January 07

Regional relevance: Tanzania

The Poverty and Human Development Report 2007 provides a consolidated national analysis of trends in development in Tanzania. It is the most authoritative reference document on socio-economic and macro issues in Tanzania. Part I presents an analysis of the most recent data for the national set of indicators. Part II... [read more]

SADC militaries and the AIDS pandemic

02 June 06

Regional relevance: South Africa

Militaries in Southern Africa have recognised the need for understanding how the AIDS pandemic affects the effective functioning of their institutions. There is a concern that HIV and AIDS is a hindrance to the project of eradicating poverty and to development efforts. [read more]

Gender, Conflict and Development

01 January 05

Women in India: how free? how equal?

01 January 01