HIV/AIDS

Extracts of a CIS bibliography

CIS Number:

05-229

Title:

Living in a world with HIV and AIDS

Bibliographic information:

Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2004. 56p. Illus. 20 ref.

Internet address:

EN: http://unworkplace.unaids.org/UNAIDS/common/docs/UNAIDSengALL-Jan24.pdf
ES: http://unworkplace.unaids.org/UNAIDS/common/docs/SpanishBooklet.pdf
FR: http://unworkplace.unaids.org/UNAIDS/common/docs/FrenchBooklet.pdf
RU: http://unworkplace.unaids.org/UNAIDS/common/docs/BookletRussian.pdf

Document language(s):

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Year of document:

2004

Abstract:

This booklet is aimed at employees of the UN system and their families. It is designed to provide important information about HIV and AIDS and to make them aware of the resources and services available. Many UN employees do not really know how HIV is transmitted or prevented, or even if they themselves have been infected with the virus. Many employees are also unfamiliar with the UN's workplace policy on HIV and AIDS, which is aimed at eliminating the HIV-related stigma and discrimination that are still all too common in workplaces. This booklet attempts to answer questions that can make a positive difference in the lives of employees and their families: how to protect oneself and loved ones from HIV; how to talk about HIV and AIDS with one's partner or children; why be tested; when living with HIV, where can one turn, inside and outside the UN, for support and treatment; what can be done to create a compassionate workplace for all, including colleagues living with, and affected by, HIV.

 

CIS Number:

04-270

Title:

Implementing the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work - An education and training manual

Bibliographic information:

ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. Binder containing eight training modules; CD-ROM with documents in PDF format is included.

Internet address:

EN: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/code/manualen/complete.pdf
ES: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/code/manulaes/manuales.pdf
FR: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/code/manualfr/implementingthecodef.pdf

Document language(s):

English, French, Spanish

Year of document:

2004

Abstract:

The world of work has been recognized as a key arena in which HIV/AIDS can be fought. The ILO developed a Code of Practice which contains fundamental principles for policy development and practical guidelines to be implemented at the enterprise level. This training manual has been prepared to guide the use of the Code by ILO's constituents and stakeholders. It is an education and reference document as well as a tool for training, a framework for social dialogue and a guide for action. Each module is designed to facilitate active learning through the presentation of key issues, case studies, diverse learning activities, and samples of legislation, policies and collective agreements. Contents: user guide; HIV/AIDS epidemic and its impact on the world of work; HIV/AIDS and human rights; role of employers, workers and their organizations in workplace actions through social dialogue; role of governments in setting up the legal and policy framework on HIV/AIDS in the world of work; gender aspects of HIV/AIDS and the world of work; workplace programmes for HIV/AIDS prevention; care and support; HIV/AIDS and the informal economy; guide to further information.

 

CIS Number:

04-227

Title:

HIV/AIDS and work: Global estimates, impact and response

Bibliographic information:

ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2004. xii, 99p. Illus. 149 ref. Price: CHF 25.00.

Internet address:

EN: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/publ/global_est/glob_report_2004rev.pdf

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

2004

Abstract:

This report presents the estimates by the ILO of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the working population of 50 countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in more developed regions. Contents: global estimates of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the world of work; macroeconomic impact; impact of HIV/AIDS in the private and public sectors, agriculture and informal economy; impact on women and children; policy implications; response to HIV/AIDS in the world of work.

 

CIS Number:

04-37

Title:

Action against AIDS in the workplace: The Africa region

Bibliographic information:

Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 2003. Folder containing 5 information sheets, 12p. Illus.

Internet address:

EN: http://www.unaids.org/html/pub/Topics/Partnership-Menus/PDF/WORKPLACE_AFRICAfolder_en_pdf.pdf

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

2003

Abstract:

Besides affecting economic growth and social development of many Sub-Saharan African countries, AIDS is also a workplace issue. It reduces the supply of skilled labour and causes increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, adding to labour costs for employers. This folder aimed at employers contains information sheets that outline the key elements of an AIDS prevention policy. Contents: preventive actions by businesses; key components of a workplace policy; ten steps for the implementation of the workplace policy; key principles of the ILO code of practice; actions by trade unions.

 

CIS Number:

03-444

Title:

HIV/AIDS and the world of work

Bibliographic information:

ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. xiiii, 63p. 131 ref. Price: CHF 20.00.

Document language(s):

English, French, Spanish

Year of document:

2002

Abstract:

The objective of this code of practice is to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, to mitigate its impact in the world of work and to promote decent work in the face of this epidemic. It is built on and around two pillars, namely the protection of workers against discrimination, and prevention. It provides guidance to policy-makers, organizations and social partners for forming effective and appropriate workplace and national policy that respects the dignity of all workers. It covers the key principles such as recognition of HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue, the role of social dialogue, the gender dimension, confidentiality, screening and testing, adapting jobs and workplaces to the capacities of workers with HIV-related sickness. It addresses the specific responsibilities of governments, workers' and employers' organizations and includes measures for education, care and support, and training for all with workplace responsibilities.

 

CIS Number:

02-1947

Authors (personal):

Cohen D.

Authors (corporate):

Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction

Title:

HIV epidemic and other crisis response in sub-Saharan Africa

Bibliographic information:

ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2002. vii, 42p. 68 ref.

Internet address:

EN: http://www.ilo.org/english/employment/recon/crisis/download/wp6.pdf

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

2002

Abstract:

The overall objective of the ILO's Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction is to develop the ILO's coherent and rapid response to different crises, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, financial or economic downturns and difficult political and social transitions, focusing on areas of ILO's comparative advantage. This report on the HIV epidemic and other crises in sub-Saharan Africa is one of the outputs of the programme's research work. It has three objectives: understanding HIV as a developmental issue; analysing interconnections between crises and the HIV epidemic; reviewing the activities of the ILO Programme with a view of identifying the processes whereby the HIV epidemic affects the work of the programme. Contents: understanding the structural conditions; HIV risk, prevention and mitigation in crisis-affected populations; integrating HIV/AIDS into the ILO's crisis response programme.

 

CIS Number:

01-1310

Authors (corporate):

Department of Labour

Title:

Code of Good Practice on key aspects of HIV/AIDS and employment [South Africa]

Bibliographic information:

1 Dec. 2000, Vol.426, No.22506, p.4-17.

Internet address:

EN: http://www.gov.za/gazette/regulation/2000/21815.pdf

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

2000

Abstract:

This Code of Practice was issued in order to set out guidelines for employers and trade unions to the implementation of non-discriminatroy practices for HIV-infected workers. It is to be read in conjunction with other labour legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (see CIS 94-1451), the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (see CIS 94-1452) and the Mine Health and Safety Act (see CIS 96-1928). Summary: promotion of a non-discriminatory work environment; HIV testing (incl. prohibition of compulsory pre-employment testing), confidentiality and voluntary disclosure; promotion of safe workplaces (incl. particular attention to the prevention of HIV transmission in health care professions); compensation for occupationally acquired HIV; employee benefits; dismissal (prohibition of dismissal solely on the basis of HIV/AIDS status); grievance procedures; management of HIV in the workplace; assessing the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace; measures to deal with HIV/AIDS in the workplace (incl. the development of HIV/AIDS Policies). In annex: glossary.

 

CIS Number:

99-700

Authors (personal):

N'Daba L., Hodges-Aeberhard J.

Title:

HIV/AIDS and employment

Bibliographic information:

ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 1998. ix, 71p. Bibl.ref. Price: CHF 15.00.

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

1998

Abstract:

Legislation and enterprise practices concerning the employment of people with HIV/AIDS. Topics: conditions of work; handicapped workers; ILO; immunodeficiency syndrome; international agreements; legislation; medical confidentiality; pre-employment medical examinations; role of employers organizations; role of workers organizations.

 

CIS Number:

99-1690

Authors (personal):

Loewenson R. (ed.)

Authors (corporate):

Organisation of African Trade Union Unity Health Safety and Environment Programme

Title:

Company level interventions on HIV/AIDS - 4: Human resource interventions

Bibliographic information:

OATUU Health Safety and Environment Programme, Box EH148, Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 1997. 11p.

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

1997

Abstract:

For parts 1: What can companies do?, 2: Assessing the impact of AIDS, and 3: Human resource interventions, see CIS 99-1687, CIS 99-1688 and CIS 99-1689, respectively. Topics: Africa; care of sick workers; compensation of occupational diseases; developing countries; human relations; immunodeficiency syndrome; sickness absenteeism; vocational training; work organization.

 

CIS Number:

99-1689

Authors (personal):

Loewenson R. (ed.)

Authors (corporate):

Organisation of African Trade Union Unity Health Safety and Environment Programme

Title:

Company level interventions on HIV/AIDS - 3: Health promotion strategies

Bibliographic information:

OATUU Health Safety and Environment Programme, Box EH148, Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 1997. 9p.

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

1997

Abstract:

For parts 1: What can companies do?, 2: Assessing the impact of AIDS, and 4: Human resource interventions, see CIS 99-1687, CIS 99-1688 and CIS 99-1690, respectively. Topics: Africa; care of sick workers; developing countries; health programmes; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; information of personnel; medical supervision; plant health organization; safety and health training; tuberculosis; vaccination.

 

CIS Number:

99-1688

Authors (personal):

Loewenson R. (ed.)

Authors (corporate):

Organisation of African Trade Union Unity Health Safety and Environment Programme

Title:

Company level interventions on HIV/AIDS - 2: Assessing the impact of AIDS

Bibliographic information:

OATUU Health Safety and Environment Programme, Box EH148, Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 1997. 19p. Illus. 8 ref.

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

1997

Abstract:

For parts 1: What can companies do?, 3: Health promotion strategies, and 4: Human resource interventions, see CIS 99-1687, CIS 99-1689 and CIS 99-1690, respectively. Topics: Africa; cost of diseases; developing countries; hazard evaluation; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; sickness absenteeism.

 

CIS Number:

99-1687

Authors (personal):

Loewenson R. (ed.)

Authors (corporate):

Organisation of African Trade Union Unity Health Safety and Environment Programme

Title:

Company level interventions on HIV/AIDS - 1: What can companies do?

Bibliographic information:

OATUU Health Safety and Environment Programme, Box EH148, Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 1997. 9p.

Document language(s):

English

Year of document:

1997

Abstract:

For parts 2: Assessing the impact of AIDS, 3: Health promotion strategies, and 4: Human resource interventions, see CIS 99-1688, CIS 99-1689 and CIS 99-1690, respectively. Topics: Africa; developing countries; hazard evaluation; health programmes; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; information of personnel; plant health organization; responsibilities.

 

Updated by CD. Approved by GS. Last update: 01.12.2005.