ILAB Technical Cooperation Project Summary

HIV/AIDS PREVENTION IN THE WORLD OF WORK

International HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Program

Guyana

2002 – 2009

$397,000
$150,000 (PEPFAR FY2006)
$350,000 (PEPFAR FY2007)
 
TOTAL:    $897,000  

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.

• Reduced HIV/AIDS risk behaviors among targeted workers;
• Reduced level of employment related discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS.

• Develop comprehensive workplace-based prevention and education programs addressing behavior change, gender issues, and linkages with treatment, care and support services.
• Assist governments, employers, and trade unions to develop and disseminate a national workplace policy statement to address issues stemming from 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 workplace productivity.
• Identify best practices.  Develop and test innovative communication approaches and materials.

Executing Agency
International Labor Organization (ILO)

Stakeholders, Donor Agencies and Relevant NGO’s:
Private Enterprises, Workers, Ministry of Labor, Employers organizations, Trade unions, s, UNAIDS, NGOs, Ministry of Health

Office of Trade and Labor Affairs
Division of Trade Agreement Administration and Technical Cooperation
(202) 693-4900

August 2007