The AIDS virus is causing serious demographic problems. It is a significant factor in economic and social crises and, consequently, is contributing to political instability in many countries. At the same time, conflicts and crises favour the propagation of the virus through a reduction in or the absence of health and education services in times of conflict, the scarcity of physical and financial resources, population shifts, and recourse to systematic rape as a weapon during certain conflicts. A number of studies have revealed an increase in the number of individuals infected with HIV during wars, especially through the medical observation of refugees. It is extremely important to target women through specific programs.
Mothers can later transmit the knowledge gained to their children.
In addition, it is essential for the survival of future generations to change attitudes. AIDS affects society as a whole and inequalities between the sexes, societies and continents must be eliminated to fully halt the epidemic's spread. Gender equality is an essential component of the peace and development process Lasting peace and sustainable development will result for the establishment of genuine dialogue between men and women. Such dialogue will bring together individual and collective knowledge, and share values and behaviour, which are essential components of the peace and development process. Furthermore, lasting peace and sustainable development depend to a great extent on changes in values and attitudes that hamper the achievement of human equality.