Back to office report: to participate in workshop on introduction to HIV/AIDS counselling to UN-Zambia HIV/AIDS awareness task force

Abstract

The UN-Zambia HIV/AIDS Awareness Task Force was set up in March 1996 by the UNDP Resident Coordinator. Its main objectives are to:

• Prevent, manage and deal with illnesses in the UN Offices; • Increase awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention among UN staff and their families on how to live positively with HIV/AIDS; • Create a working environment sensitive and responsive to the needs of affected colleagues; • Identify and act on issues causing stress and tension in the working environment; • Provide assistance, e.g. transport, to the families of staff upon bereavement.