HIV,AIDS & GBV
HIV and gender-based violence remain two of the most under-addressed risks facing South African workplaces.
About the course
This half-day workshop, delivered in a non-invasive way by experienced facilitators, covers HIV transmission and testing, debunks common myths and stigma, and addresses confidentiality and human rights at work. The result: staff who can recognise risk to themselves and support a colleague or loved one with confidence.
What it covers
Understanding HIV/Aids
How the disease operates
Practical understanding of how the disease is transmitted.
Signs and Symptoms of Aids
What to look out for
Get Tested
The practicalities and why we benefit from knowing our status.
Forgetting the shame – if our role models can deal with it, so can we
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The role these play in the transmission of AIDS and their prevalence
Untrue Beliefs and Myths
Busting the myths and stigma
Confidentiality and human rights in the workplace
ABC Rule
The rule of thumb to prevent contracting HIV
Treatment
Practicalities and realities
Supporting self and others
Living with HIV/AIDS and or a family member who has it.
Looking for Help
What to do and how to access help
Definition of GBV
What is the narrative all about?
Types of GBV (direct and indirect)
The difference between Gender and Sex
Understanding Socialisation and the cycle of abuse
Force, Violence and Power
Understanding The Role Substance Abuse Plays
What is substance abuse and what role does it play in Violence?
Hurt People Hurt People, the cycle of abuse.
Helplines to Access
Involving SAPS and Justice
How to successfully report a case
Roles and responsibilities of SAPS and Dept of Justice
Run it for your team
We can adapt HIV,AIDS & GBV to your industry and your people’s real situations, and run it at your premises, at our venue or as a virtual workshop. We agree the outline with you before you order, and the rate per delegate drops as the group grows.