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June 2001

Vol. 13, No. 4(A)

KENYA

IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH:
HIV/AIDS and Children's Rights in Kenya

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I. INTRODUCTION

II. RECOMMENDATIONS

To the Government of Kenya

To International Donors Supporting the Government of Kenya

To the United Nations

Background on HIV/AIDS in Africa

Breakdown of Community and Family Support Mechanisms

HIV/AIDS in Kenya

V. FINDINGS ON AIDS-AFFECTED CHILDREN IN KENYA

Working and Living on the Street and Other Hazardous Labor

Psychological Trauma

Access to Information

Child Protection Services of the Government of Kenya

VI. LEGAL BACKGROUND

International Law

Guidelines and Statements on HIV/AIDS from U.N. Human Rights Bodies

International Law on Relevant Child Protection Issues

African Human Rights Instruments

VII. CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

APPENDIX : Excerpts from "HIV/AIDS and Human Rights: International Guidelines" (UNHCHR/UNAIDS, 1998)

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