SIECUS Developments articles from June 2003

SIECUS Developments archives from June 2003

Battling HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean.
June 22, 2003... The recent passage of the Global AIDS Bill of $15 billion includes support for prevention efforts in Africa, as well as a growing region of concern with increased HIV infection rates--the Caribbean. In 2001 alone, 40,000 adults and children in...

Message from the President.(Editorial)
June 22, 2003... As I write to you, a well-organized network of far right groups is making every effort to perpetuate sexual and reproductive health myths using shame and fear to influence the belief systems of our youth. SIECUS is virtually always faced...

Sharing successful strategies and lessons learned with partners in Mexico.
June 22, 2003... In the fall of 2002, SIECUS conducted a needs assessment and planning visit to Mexico, meeting with representatives from 18 organizations working on sexuality and reproductive health issues. Through these meetings and our research, we...

Helping youth development programs address the sexuality education needs of young people.
June 22, 2003... Research on sexuality education programs clearly suggests that the most successful programs are those that include components of youth development program models. Unfortunately, few youth development programs directly address issues related to...

SIECUS' 40th Anniversary is approaching ...
June 22, 2003... Over the hill? Not exactly! Get ready, because SIECUS is turning 40! Look for updates in the coming months on the many ways SIECUS will celebrate this important milestone.

Youth Health--For a Change: a UNICEF Notebook on Programming for Young People's Health and Development United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).(Book Review)(Brief Review)
June 22, 2003... This book covers the experiences of programs of countries and partners working together interregionally on youth health issues, including HIV/AIDS. It includes information about health and development rights of children; an outline for a...

Remember ...
June 22, 2003... October is National Family Sexuality Education Month! Make sure the young people in your life receive the information and develop the skills to grow into sexually healthy adults. Become an askable adult and open the lines of communication...