Gender, sex and HIV : how to address issues that no-one wants to hear about

The paper discusses the limitations of conventional Information, Education and Communication (IEC) approaches to HIV prevention and describes the Stepping Stones approach to addressing sexual health issues. The Stepping Stones approach a) recognises the location of HIV in a broader sexual and reproductive health context; b) emphasises the importance of a gendered perspective; and c) acknowledges the importance of involving community members in resolving their sexual health needs.