Changing men s behaviour is the surest way to change the course of the epidemic, the booklet points out. Men are involved in almost every case of transmission, and almost always have the power to protect themselves and their partners, while many women do not. Learn how to communicate, she urged. Discussion with your partner can save both your lives.
Men Make a Difference .
The event will take place in New York at United Nations Headquarters, starting at 10 a.m. There will be a live web cast . And men s involvement is needed to empower women to protect themselves from HIV infection. Countering attitudes that encourage risk-taking and discrimination against women, including violence, must begin with the ways that boys are raised, the publication states. Also important is better communication between partners, to overcome stigma, shame and miscommunication. The Fund s helps countries to provide quality reproductive health and family planning services on the basis of individual choice, and to formulate population policies that support gender equality and sustainable development.