ILAB Program |
International HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Program |
project title |
HIV/AIDS Prevention in the World of Work |
Region/Country |
Burkina Faso |
Project Duration |
January 2005 – June 2009 |
Funding Level |
$420,000 |
Problem to be Addressed |
There is increasing rates of infection among people in the 15-49 age group, which is the most skilled and economically active segment of the society. Fear, social stigmatization, and workplace discrimination are common and inhibit traditional prevention and education efforts from reducing the infection rate. UNAIDS estimates the adult HIV prevalence rate in Burkina Faso to be 2.0%. |
Targets |
Ministries of labor and civil servants, employers’ organizations, trade unions, workers and employers |
Project Objectives |
- Reduced HIV/AIDS risk behaviors of employees and families form targeted enterprises;
- Reduced level of workplace discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS
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Summary of Activities
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- Develop comprehensive workplace-based prevention and education programs addressing behavior change, gender issues, and linkages with care and support services.
- Assist governments, employers, and trade unions to develop and disseminate a national workplace policy statement to address the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.
- Support the formation of tripartite advisory committees; organization of workshops to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders; and obtaining buy-in from stakeholders to plan and commit future resources to sustain the program.
- Facilitate the formation of steering committees at private sector work sites.
- Assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on productivity in the workplace.
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Partner Organizations |
Executing Agency:
International Labor Organization |
Date Last Updated |
August 2007 |
