 | | (introduction...) |
| | 2.1 Argument: For better or worse, schools play a significant role in the HIV pandemic |
| | 2.2 Argument: HIV infection is in pandemic proportion |
| | 2.3 Argument: HIV/AIDS is affecting millions of young people |
| | 2.4 Argument: HIV infection is a chronic disease that affects the physical, psychological and social well-being of individuals who are infected, their peers, families and community members |
| | 2.5 Argument: Schools need to provide HIV education along with education about sexuality, reproductive health, life skills, substance use and other important health education issues |
| | 2.6 Argument: Schools need to educate community members and work with them to determine the most appropriate and effective ways to prevent HIV infection among young people |
| | 2.7 Argument: Policies and curricula can provide highly visible opportunities to demonstrate a commitment to equity, gender and human rights |
