Women, HIV & violence - Egypt
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, new HIV infections are on the rise.
This is in stark contrast to the global trend, which has seen an overall year-on-year reduction.
Although on paper Egypt still has one of the lowest prevalence rates in the world, HIV activists in the country - many whom practically work undercover due to high levels of stigma - will tell you that the stats are “wildly underestimated” and how “HIV in Egypt is a disaster”.
Due to gender inequality and norms, women and girls are disproportionately affected by this rise.
The ‘LEARN’ project supported women living with HIV and/or experiencing violence - because evidence shows that one increases the risk of the other.
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