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Film: In Women's Hands
In Women's Hands: A Film on Women, HIV, and Hope
Order the film nowIt is the Global Campaign for Microbicides' hope that the personal stories portrayed In Women's Hands will speak to the need for microbicides, their potential role, the importance of leadership on this issue --and provide an inspiration for action. The Global Campaign encourages interested organisations and individuals to host their own screening or use the film at meetings, conferences and other events. Click on the link above and order your copy today! Learn more about the filmHost your own screening of the film |
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About the film
Kimberly was 21 and in college in the U.S. Little did she know that her boyfriend was HIV positive. After donating blood she learned that her decision to not use a condom with him one night would change her life forever.
Just across the ocean in the U.K., a similar decision would leave 18 year-old Hyshana with an STI -- a reality that many adolescents now face.
In South Africa, Virginia lives in rural Kwazulu Natal with her two children, and waits for her husband for months at a time to return from his job hundreds of miles away. When he returns, she can't possibly ask him to use a condom. He is her husband after all.
These stories, more powerfully articulate the potential role of microbicides and the importance of public and private sector leadership as well as citizen involvement in this issue. It was this demand and these personal stories that inspired the Global Campaign for Microbicides to produce short film on the need for microbicides.
Host Your Own Screening
In Women's Hands will be an important tool for creating discussion and awareness around the HIV/STI epidemic among women, how microbicides could make a difference and the importance of advocacy for microbicides. Consider using the following materials for your event:
- How to make the most of the film: Following the simple tips in this short guide in advance of your event can make it a successful one. Get ideas on who to invite, where and when to plan an event and publicity tips.
- Discussion Guide: This guide, which you will receive with the film, can be used to generate discussion within the audience at a film screening of In Women's Hands. The organisers can ask the audience questions directly or address some of them through a
presentation. - Microbicides fact sheets: These simple and brief fact sheets provide up-to-date information on microbicides development, advocacy, science and future use.
- Microbicides petitions: Petitions provide a way for advocates to call upon governments to expand female-initiated HIV prevention methods.
Petition - Sign-up sheet for the GC News: Get your audience linked to the latest news on microbicides by having them sign-up for the GC News -- a bi-weekly news email. GC News Sign-up Sheet
Please contact us for more information or assistance on how to plan an event: info@global-campaign.org
More about the Film
Format: The film is available in both DVD and VHS. Both PAL (used mostly in non-U.S. and Canadian countries) and NTSC (used mostly in U.S. and Canada) formats are available.
Duration: All DVDs and VHS cassettes will include both a 10 and 25-minute version.
Language: Currently the film is available in English and Spanish.