Analyses isues concerning the situation of women workers in the context of current economic reform, globalization, technological change, AIDS, environmental degradation and civil strife.

Analyses the factors that as a result of HIV infection in adults, contribute to child labour and place children at risk of HIV infection.

Describes the effect of HIV/AIDS on East African society and makes recommendations for actions to be taken and research to be carried out.

This case study was conducted in Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania and focuses on the Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (KNCU) which initiated a programme to support the educational needs of orphans and other children made vulnerable by AIDS.

Explains the connections between human rights and the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and examines relevant international instruments and their application in the context of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support to the specific needs and circumstances of the world of work. Provides a detailed look...

Analyses the impact of AIDS and the loss of workers with professional training on the health and education sectors.