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EXERCISE – TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN

EXERCISE – TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN. FEMALE SEX PARTNERS OF IDUs. VULNERABILITIES OF FEMALE SEX PARTNERS. Women are forced to bear financial and emotional difficulties. They face physical violence. They are not able to access health services even for HIV.

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EXERCISE – TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN

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  1. EXERCISE – TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN

  2. FEMALE SEX PARTNERS OF IDUs

  3. VULNERABILITIES OF FEMALE SEX PARTNERS • Women are forced to bear financial and emotional difficulties. • They face physical violence. • They are not able to access health services even for HIV. • Studies show that there is an association between alcohol use among males and sexual violence towards their spouses.

  4. CONTD. • Sexual violence from partner is also common for female sex partners of substance users. • Women are often not in a position to negotiate safe sex with their partners.

  5. STRATEGIES TO REACH OUT • Community and institution-based gender-sensitive and user-friendly services at both the Non-Governmental and Governmental levels. • Support through vocational training and creation of self-help groups • Self-help groups for partners of IDUs to be able to cope with their situations. • Networking of services in the community for women for medical, legal or financial aid.

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