Ouch Booklets

Cartoon Booklet [pdf] (20 pages)
This publication highlights a wide range of issues including risk of transmission, the need for us to be supportive of PLWHA, and some of the absurdities of stigmatisation. These messages are backed by a call to all individuals to protect themselves either through condom use or abstinence because Stigma and Discrimination does not protect against HIV.

The “OUCH” Leaflet
This leaflet is for distribution to general audiences. It puts stigma and discrimination into its true perspective. It addresses the roots and outlines what is meant by HIV stigma and give concrete examples of discrimination. It reinforces the messages that stigma and discrimination hurts and could also lead to further spread of HIV.

The “RIGHTS” Booklet [pdf] (16 pages)
This is a personal booklet that People Living with HIV and AIDS can use as a tool for advocating that they be active in their own cause. It treats with a wide range of issues and behaviours pertaining to living positively with HIV/AIDS, including advice on skills to cope with infection. It also outlines fundamental rights of the HIV positive person to work, to confidentiality and to quality health care services.

Sensitisation Booklet [pdf] (20 Pages)
This publication provides a number of stories for a clearer understanding of HIV - related Stigma and Discrimination and could well serve to support counselling on each item discussed. The stories speak to such issues as fear and denial, an HIV positive diagnosis, HIV and the family, Gossip, HIV and homosexuality, and HIV and the Workplace.

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