INSTRAW Library

Welcome to the INSTRAW LIBRARY, a compilation of around 600 publications produced by the former UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), which served as the leading UN institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. INSTRAW, along with DAW, OSAGI and UNIFEM, came together in 2010 to establish the present UN Women.

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The Legacy of INSTRAW

In addition to the INSTRAW Library, the UN Women Training Centre presents the publication “The legacy of INSTRAW in promoting the rights of women. A historical record of the Institute between 1976 and 2010”, which intends to pay tribute to the story of INSTRAW as well as to the women’s movements and governments which supported it.

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ID: 2005-T-HEA-GLO
Reference: Gaviria, I. (2005). Lend a Caring Hand: Tips for Home Health Care. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description: This manual presents the problem of HIV/AIDS, affirming that they have significantly increased the burden of care for many women. It looks into home-based care which contributes to HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. It aims to involve the community members in prevention, care, and support.
Instraw's Mandate: Training
Theme: Health
Keywords: HIV and AIDS , Home-based care, Public health
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
Spanish
French
Type of Product: Manual
Disponibility: Printed/Digital
LinkToFile: PDF FILE