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September 2002

Vol. 14, No. 5 (G)

UNITED STATES

IGNORANCE ONLY:

HIV/AIDS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND FEDERALLY FUNDED ABSTINENCE-ONLY PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES

TEXAS: A CASE STUDY

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II. RECOMMENDATIONS

To the United States Government

To the Government of Texas

To Other State Governments

To State education and health authorities

To local communities throughout the United States

To local school districts throughout the United States

IV. BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS Among Young People in the United States

HIV/AIDS in Texas

V. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE-ONLY EDUCATION

Research on Effectiveness of Abstinence-Only Education

Texas Abstinence-Only Education Programs

VI. IMPEDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT HIV/AIDS PREVENTION

Consequences of Texas' Abstinence Programs

Restricting Information About Condoms

Restricting Access to Experts on HIV/AIDS Prevention

Misinformation About Condoms

Pledging Virginity to Prevent Disease, and "Renewed Virginity"

Referrals for Other Information

Crowding Out Other Sources of AIDS Information

Federal Review of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs

VII. DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION

VII. LEGAL STANDARDS

International Law

Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health

Right to Information

Right to Nondiscrimination and Equal Protection, Right to Education, Right to Privacy

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