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Aim of the project was to improve gender relations and reduce gender inequality in education sector that largelly contribute to sustained gender inequalities in society more broadly. It challenges the gender stereotypes and promotes education system sensitive to the issues of gender. After held 5 days of training for 85 participants of elementary schools of Banovi?i, Kalesija and Pazar, participants showed understanding of concept of gender equity, they familiriazed better with group facilitation methods, effective ways of advocating and lobbying and ways of media relations. According to that 3 action plans were created and implemented on basis of identified needs of every schools regarding promotion and integration of gender component: 1. Inclusion of both parents, with focus on fathers, in parents meetings and 'open door days' s Elementary school of Banovi?i 2. Raising awareness of children, parents and teachers about gender equity s Elementary school of Pazar, Tuzla 3. Raising awareness of municipality of Kalesija about gender equity s Elementary school of Kalesija Parents, children and teachers throughout the project raised their awareness and understanding of gender on higher level. Now they possess adequate knowledge and have developed skills to identify existing gender inequities in educational sector and to competently and efficiently design and implement actions and advocacy efforts in order to create gender sensitive schools. Elementary school of Kalesija from year 2008 starts with the school section on human rights, where they will discuss and address the problem of gender inequity in schools and society mroe broadly

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In 2001, two million Nigerians were living with HIV, and in 2007 there were 2.4 million. (2008 Report on global AIDS epidemic.) Now the number is 2.6 million.
The prevalence rate is relatively low at 3.1% compared to many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, but Nigerias population is large and growing fast. The population is expected to double in the next 20 years, which will leave Nigeria with a large burden from HIV unless the prevalence rate is reduced. Although attendance at secondary school is only about 29%, Nigeria decided to target young people with prevention education and skills to try to reduce future impact. The national government agreed to a new high school HIV/AIDS curriculum, and between
2006 and 2008 NIRADO set up a relationship with three Lagos High schools and
implemented a program with five elements: a baseline survey to ascertain knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs; 57 students trained as peer educators; Health Club formed in each school led by the trained students; a plan of action at each school; and continued support for the young leaders with further education and leadership development. 800 kids were in clubs and about 1500 benefited through sharing information.
Current work is being implemented by Hannah Anighoro, Director of Esto Perpetua Development Initiative (EPDI) who is working with two Secondary Schools in Ikeja area of Lagos State. As a result, youth are better informed.