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Women protest against violence and HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Women who have a violent partner are at increased risk of HIV infection as they find it difficult to insist on fidelity or condom-use, or refuse sex. The IMAGE study found that microfinance programmes could empower women by including a strategy to prevent HIV and oppose violence.

Women protest against violence and HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Women who have a violent partner are at increased risk of HIV infection as they find it difficult to insist on fidelity or condom-use, or refuse sex. The IMAGE study found that microfinance programmes could empower women by including a strategy to prevent HIV and oppose violence. Photo Credits: Rural AIDS and Development Action Research Programme, South Africa

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