Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria is pleased to announce the latest additions to our growing list of resource materials at the Media Resource Centre on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health.

Researchers, media professionals, scientists, programme managers, and development scholars are welcome to avail themselves the use of these publications and others available at the JAAIDS Media Resource Centre on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health, located at 44B Ijaye Road, Ogba, Lagos.

For further information, contact us.

Making the Money Work for the People: An Analysis of 2006 Budgetary Allocations and Debt Relief Gains to fund interventions in Nigeria HIV and AIDS HIV and AIDS This research analysis on HIV and AIDS sectoral allocations in Nigeria's year 2006 budget aims at addressing one of the most pressing gaps in the national response: that of monitoring the efficient and effective use of resources.The study particularly focuses on allocations of the Debt Relief Gains in the 2006 national budget to address HIV and AIDS. Published by Published by Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria with support from Ford Foundation August 2006.

Snapshots II: Local Heros Stories from Pact's HIV/AIDS Projects. Pact dedicates Snapshots II to all the local heroes who daily step up in their communities to meet the pressing needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS.Most especially we dedicate this publication to Chantha, Joel, Lazaro, Sushmita, Jumai, Sibusiso, Christopher, Sister Tue Linh, and Beatrice, whose stories you will find in this publication. It is their triumphs that give us hope. Published by Pact August 2006.

Missing the Target: A report on HIV/AIDS Treatment Access from the Frontlines The ITPC AIDS Treatment Report is the first systematic assessment of treatment scale up based on the research of people living in communities in six countries where the epidemic has hit the hardestthe Dominican Republic, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Russia and South Africa. The report is based on their experiences and first-hand knowledge of the situation on the ground. Each country used a case study methodology, which emphasizes interviews with carefully selected key informants. Published by International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) 28 November 2005.

"Slow Progress: An analysis of policies, implementation and action on HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Nigeria" An effective treatment programme begins with an effective treatment policy and strategy. Slow Progress looks at gaps in our national treatment policies and makes recommendations for review and efficient and effective implementation. Published by Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria with support from Ford Foundation.

"Beyond the Shadows: Unmasking HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in Nigeria" Like in most parts of the world, living with HIV in Nigeria is living with or against stigma and discrimination. 'Beyond the Shadows' examines the forms, context and determinants of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Nigeria and the role played by impotent policies and absence of effective legislation in fuelling AIDS-related stigma Published by Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria with support from USAID's Community REACH project managed by Pact Inc, USA.

"Evaluation Report: Mobilizing the media towards HIV/AIDS care and support in Nigeria" This publication contain findings of an end-line evaluation of the outcome and impact of a media mobilization on HIV/AIDS project carried by JAAIDS in 2003-2004. Implemented under a grant provided by the National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA), the project aimed at securing large scale mobilization of the media in Nigeria in providing support to the national HIV/AIDS response and in positively influencing public attitude, behaviour and opinions towards HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support.

"HIV/AIDS Training Manual for the Media" The manual is a guide for media and non-media led capacity building programme for the media. It details training format and content suitable for all cadres of the media - reporters, line editors and media managers. This manual was developed as part of a media mobilization on AIDS project implemented by JAAIDS with support from the National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA.)

Situation Report on New HIV Prevention Technologies in Nigeria How prepared is Nigeria for the global advent of new HIV prevention options? How mobilized and informed are government agencies, civil society groups and the research community for participation in development efforts for HIV vaccines and microbicides? This landmark report by the Nigeria HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Group (NHVMAG) x-rays the state of research and development on new HIV prevention technology in Nigeria. It examines current realities of the epidemic in Nigeria and the relevance of new prevention option-such as HIV vaccine and microbicides in halting the spread of the epidemic.

Setting the stage for New HIV Prevention Technologies in Nigeria This publication is a report of the deliberations and conclusions from a National Advocates Meeting on new HIV prevention technologies in Nigeria, organised by the Nigeria HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Group (NHVMAG). The meeting held in Abuja in May 2004, with support of the Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM).