Mobile Populations and HIV/AIDS in the Southern African Region: Recommendations for Action - Desk Review and Bibliography on HIV/AIDS and Mobile ... Reports on Mobile Populations & HIV/AIDS) Book

In the Southern African region, which is especially ravaged by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, certain mobile population groups (e.g. truck drivers, migrant workers) are particularly vulnerable to the spread of the virus. This report presents an analysis of the situation in eight SADC countries and lists recommendations for needed action. The volume also contains a special bibliography on HIV/AIDS and mobile populations with a special focus on Southern Africa.Also available:HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Programmes for Mobile Populations in Africa: An Inventory - ISBN 9211036054Conflict Resolution, Confidence-building and Peace Enhancement among Somali Women - ISBN 9290681438The International Organization for Migration (IOM) IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Our publications focus on topics such as: International Migration Law (IML) Migration and Labour Migration and Development Migration and Environment Migration Policy Trafficking in human beings Migration and Health IOM's flagship publication is its World Migration Report which provides policy makers and the general public with updated and authoritative information on international migration trends; identifies major policy issues as they arise; and discusses available policy options.Read More