
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the HIV/AIDS legislative and policy requirements that govern HIV and AIDS activities.
- Medically accurate information about condoms
- Prostitution and sex trafficking
- Conscience Clause
- Working with faith-based organizations (FBOs)
- Working with military, police, prisons, and other law enforcement personnel
- Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC)
- HIV and AIDS and family planning (FP/HIV) integrated activities
- Abortion and Involuntary Sterilization Restrictions
Continuous Learning for USAID Staff
USAID staff, such as AORs/CORs, who complete this course may be able to claim CL credit. Please check back as this course is under review beginning July 1, 2022. Please visit OAA's Certifications and Career Development page for more information.
Objective
- Describe the existing major legal and policy requirements applicable to USG HIV and AIDS activities;
- Understand the application of the legal and policy requirements that impact FP/HIV integrated programs;
- Describe actions for ensuring compliance with the requirements; and
- Know whom to contact for further information or assistance and how to access resource materials.
Credits
We would also like to acknowledge the following technical reviewers for their valuable input:
- Lindsay Miller, USAID/Office of Population and Reproductive Health
- Elaine Menotti, USAID/Office of Population and Reproductive Health
- Richael O’Hagan, USAID/Office of Population and Reproductive Health
- Kimberly Cole, USAID/Office of Population and Reproductive Health
- Mary Vandenbroucke, USAID/Office of Country Suppport
- Tamara Bates, USAID/General Counsel
- Rahel Beigel, USAID/Office of HIV/AIDS
- Peggy D’Adamo, USAID/Office of Population and Reproductive Health
- Kim Ahanda, USAID/Office of HIV/AIDS
Time
- 2 hours
Published/Updated
- Saturday, January 1, 2022
Course Authors:
- Meghan Mattingly, USAID/Office of HIV/AIDS
- Mary Catharine McKeithen, USAID/Office of HIV/AIDS
Course Managers:
- Lisa Mwaikambo, CCP