A Media Handbook for HIV Vaccine Trials for Africa (UNAIDS, 2001, 45 p.): Section 5 - Identifying your public and partners: Women's groups

A Media Handbook for HIV Vaccine Trials for Africa (UNAIDS, 2001, 45 p.)

Section 5 - Identifying your public and partners

		(introduction...)
		The media, editorialists and opinion-shapers
		The scientific community
		HIV/AIDS organizations
		Women's groups
		Student groups
		Human rights organizations
		Vaccine trial workers (primary and secondary)
		Religious organizations
		Traditional authorities
		Community-based organizations (CBOs)
		Policy makers

Women's groups

Women's advocacy groups are usually very active in most developing countries. Such groups include professional women's groups (e.g. accountants, nurses, lawyers, doctors), political and religious associations, trade groups and national federations. You also need to look out for support groups formed by women living with HIV/AIDS or mothers of people living with HIV/AIDS. Target the leadership of such groups and include key members on your Contact List.