"The media has a crucial role to play in any HIV and AIDS program and is a central actor in disseminating accurate information as well as shaping community attitudes towards those most affected. Over the past two years, the media has played an active role in “destigmatizing” the virus and helping to reduce discrimination against those affected. To prevent a resurgence in HIV infection, the media’s partnership with government ministries and agencies now needs to be strengthened. We must ensure that recent lessons are not forgotten, especially among the hundreds of thousands of young people entering the workforce each year." (Foreword)
1 Timeline, figures and basic questions, 9
2 Hiv and aids and the media, 27
3 Language, 35
4 Facts, 41
5 Stigma and discrimination, 47
6 Data, 51
7 Women and men, 59
8 Children and young people, 65
9 Older people, 69
10 Men who have sex with men, 71
11 Drug users, 75
12 Business response, 79
13 Vaccines and microbicides, 87
14 Testing and counseling, 91
15 Treatment and care, 95
16 Universal access and future projections, 99
17 Government institutions, 103
18 Multilateral agencies, 109
19 Selected bilateral donors, 115
20 Non-government organizations, 119
21 Websites, 161
22 Glossary of terms (A-Z), 169
23 Abbreviations and acronyms, 221
24 Selected references, 233