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Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest
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 The Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest aims to recognize best practices in the Region that incorporate a gender equality perspective. Since 2008, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has awarded experiences that better address the differential needs and opportunities of men and women in the sphere of health.
Awarded Experiences from previous years 2011
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Argentina: "Promotion of sexual and reproductive and HIV prevention for youth and adolescents living in marginal areas of Buenos Aires." Presented by the Fundación Huesped.
This experience aimed to generate an integrated program that actively engages key youth groups, including HIV positive youth, those living in poverty, migrants and indigenous groups. The experience is based on evidence that highlighted inequalities between men and women, particularly qualitative ones. Starting with the transformation of attitudes and practices, the experience strived to improve the quality of life of men and women by enabling them to exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health. The experience resulted in a significant increase in the number of appointments, particularly by boys, as well as in the use of condoms. The project had a multiplier effect, demonstrated by formation of the Network of United Latin American Youth in Response to HIV, comprised of 6 countries in the region and approximately 100 organizations.
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Trinidad and Tobago: "Prevention between discordant HIV positive couples." Presented by the Tobago Health Promotion Clinic with PAHO support.
Discordant heterosexual couples were an increasing group with a high risk of HIV infection in the country. There were no strategic plans aimed to address their needs, specifically prevention and sexual and reproductive health needs. In this context, the experience aimed to support diverse groups, including 100 discordant heterosexual HIV positive couples, in order to reduce the number of separations, the level of domestic violence related to the HIV status, as well as to train participants in conflict resolution techniques. The program helped to decrease anxiety related to HIV status disclosure, especially when coupled with pregnancy. This experience was expanded around the country to include HIV positive mothers, while obtaining support from local medical practitioners, the community and some church leaders on issues related to HIV.
2010
During the competition in 2010, three experiences from the Americas were awarded:
Brazil-Promundo: “Programs H and M: Engaging young men and empowering young women to promote gender equity and health.”
2009
Brazil: "Empowering families to face domestic violence" [Short Video of the experience]
Mexico: "The Case of Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Control Program in Mexico"
Bolivia: "Warmi II - Building Bridges between the Community and the Health Services"
Resources:
Systematization Guide (GTZ)
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