Category - HIV-AIDS

Faith groups welcome lifting of US entry restrictions on people with HIV

Stephen Brown — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:54:06 +0000

Campaigners on HIV and AIDS have welcomed a decision by President Barack Obama to remove US entry restrictions based on HIV status and want others to follow his example.

Catholic theologians call for a radical change of heart on HIV prevention

staff writers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:05:02 +0000

Two prominent Catholic theologians have strongly criticised attitudes influencing the church hierarchy over its stance on measures to prevent the spread of HIV-AIDS.

Church asks South Africa to respect women's rights in AIDS campaign

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:41:03 +0100

The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, has called on the South African government to ensure that it upholds its commitment to women's rights as an important step in the battle against HIV and AIDS.

Faith groups seeks action on laws that impede struggle against HIV

Stephen Brown — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:45:18 +0100

Civil society and faith groups campaigning on HIV and AIDS have urged United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to step up efforts to combat discrimination and criminalisation that prevent access to infomation and services.

Church of Scotland receives visit from former Zambian president

agency reporter — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:34:01 +0100

Former Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda, will be discussing his work in tackling HIV/Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland today (Friday 12 June). He himself is the son of a Presbyterian missionary.

US Lutheran bishops take HIV tests to combat stigma

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:18:41 +0000

Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have joined African religious leaders in publicly undergoing testing to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and combat its stigma.

Church NGO announces 'milestone' in its HIV campaign

staff writers — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:23:45 +0000

The UK Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has this week announced a major financial milestone in its campaign to tackle HIV through grassroots initiatives.

Malawian churches may change anti-condom stance in renewed AIDS struggle

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:22:40 +0000

The Malawi Council of Churches is reviewing its opposition to the use of condoms in the country's anti-AIDS fight, and has said it may support the use of condoms by married couples where one or both partners are HIV positive.

Advocacy group releases guide for tackling HIV-AIDS in the church

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:47:04 +0000

The Geneva-based global network the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance has released a new guide entitled: "Exploring Solutions: How to talk about HIV Prevention in the Church", recognising the need to challenge silence and prejudice.

Tearfund recruits leading US church figure in HIV-AIDS struggle

staff writers — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:46:21 +0000

Kay Warren, Executive Director of the HIV initiative at Saddleback Church, California, USA, is adding her support to a Tearfund programme raising the awareness of HIV-AIDS with UK churches. She says the church has a key role to play.