Concept of Mainstreaming

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Ashok Raisinghani, Project Officer, SMU, RSACS Rajasthan Suport to National Efforts for Mainstreaming of HIV

Where is the epidemic? : 

Where is the epidemic? Numbers – 2.5 million Women – 38.4% Rural – 57%

Source of AIDS Knowledge among Women and Men : 

Source of AIDS Knowledge among Women and Men Percent of women and men 15-49 who received information from specific sources 2005-06 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3)

Rajasthan has a low prevalence but high vulnerability in terms of HIV : 

Rajasthan has a low prevalence but high vulnerability in terms of HIV HIV already exists large population of Rajasthan (56.4 million), HIV and AIDS is equally as rural as an urban epidemic. out-migrating Rajasthan accounts for 19 percent of all mines in India. 25,000 trucks travel daily on NH 8 alone. Tourist Destination

The South Africa Experience : 

The South Africa Experience 15-20 years back --- Denial --- Now Where India is 20% prevalence today

Mainstreaming is : 

Mainstreaming is “the concept of addressing HIV & AIDS both internally and externally in all sectors, at all levels, particularly where the pandemic might not ordinarily be addressed.”

Some Examples of mainstreaming: : 

Some Examples of mainstreaming:

Mainstreaming Project: : 

Mainstreaming Project: UNDP is supporting the government’s efforts in mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in five low prevalence states through System strengthening Capacity development Building synergy & alliances

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To harmonize mainstreaming efforts and share experiences through formation of alliances across various programmes and with varied organisations such as: CSOs (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs) Private sector Networks, Associations, agencies Governmental departments ( Department of Panchayti Raj, Rural Development, Urban Development, Tribal, Tourist, Railway, Law, Health, Women and Child, Education and Labour)

Extra mileage… : 

Extra mileage… Achievement in Govt. sector Department of Panchayti Raj / Department of Tourist has incorporated HIV issue into there ongoing trainings One Migrant Information Centre at Jaipur (Urban Development) During Follow up Government officers from 6 focus ministries, 11 Non HIV NGOs and 6 Corporate have signed Declaration for Mainstreaming of HIV at their office level. In the addition of above given activities, 6 Focus Ministries, 8 Non HIV NGOs, 4 Corporate have installed CONDOM CORNERS at their premises. Trainings on Mainstreaming of HIV ANMs/AWW/ASHA/Others: 5000 Corporate: 1300 Govt officials of focused dept.1900 Non HIV NGOs 300 Success in Corporate sector Jaipur Ceremic Pvt. Ltd Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce (RCCI) Fortis Escort Jindal Industries Pvt. Ltd Sab Miller 93.5 SFM Marble Association

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Happy Mainstreaming

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Thank You & Happy Mainstreaming