What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
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3) Is there a <strong>HIV</strong><br />
workplace policy?<br />
4) <strong>What</strong> <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Information/Resource<br />
are available?<br />
No workplace policy<br />
in place.<br />
No information or<br />
resources about <strong>HIV</strong><br />
available for staff.<br />
The organ<strong>is</strong>ation<br />
begin to develop a<br />
workplace policy that<br />
<strong>is</strong> relevant to their<br />
own context.<br />
An information area<br />
<strong>is</strong> created for staff.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> area contains<br />
information on basic<br />
<strong>HIV</strong> information,<br />
<strong>HIV</strong>, what are <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>AIDS</strong>, positive living, stigma<br />
<strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>crimination.<br />
Develop activity/activities<br />
for staff, volunteers <strong>and</strong><br />
beneficiaries for World<br />
<br />
<strong>AIDS</strong> Day (WAD).<br />
VSO shares examples of<br />
<strong>HIV</strong> workplace policies.<br />
Arrange a meeting with all<br />
staff to decide on what<br />
elements should be<br />
included in their own<br />
<br />
workplace policy.<br />
Work with partners <strong>and</strong><br />
networks to provide<br />
technical support for th<strong>is</strong><br />
policy.<br />
Select a focal person (or<br />
team depending on size of<br />
organ<strong>is</strong>ation) to initially take<br />
the lead on <strong>HIV</strong><br />
mainstreaming work. Th<strong>is</strong><br />
The organ<strong>is</strong>ation<br />
implement its <strong>HIV</strong><br />
workplace policy<br />
(pilot phase).<br />
The <strong>HIV</strong><br />
information area <strong>is</strong><br />
used <strong>and</strong><br />
maintained by all<br />
staff. It may evolve<br />
for everyone to<br />
participate in.<br />
Information<br />
available to all<br />
staff on <strong>HIV</strong>.<br />
Arrange a<br />
meeting to<br />
inform all staff of<br />
the workplace<br />
<br />
policy <strong>and</strong> what<br />
<strong>is</strong> available.<br />
Review policy in<br />
6 months from<br />
implementation<br />
<strong>and</strong> evaluate<br />
after 1 year.<br />
Make any<br />
necessary<br />
changes.<br />
The area <strong>is</strong><br />
updated by all<br />
staff with<br />
current news<br />
about <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
批注 [B2]: VSO <strong>and</strong> other<br />
networks can provide technical<br />
support, resources, VSO<br />
volunteers could help with<br />
co-facilitation.<br />
批注 [B4]: 1)Regular awareness<br />
ra<strong>is</strong>ing sessions.<br />
2) Local confidential VCT<br />
referral services.<br />
3) Any financial contribution?<br />
Tests, treatment, allowances<br />
4)Flexible working<br />
5)Free condoms<br />
6)Guaranteed confidentiality <strong>and</strong><br />
support<br />
if status <strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>closed –<br />
supportive environment.<br />
批注 [B5]: Is the policy being<br />
used? Are people attending<br />
sessions? Are they using the free<br />
condoms? Have people’s attitudes<br />
changed? Is it a more supportive<br />
environment?
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