The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has announced two new publications dealing with gender-related issues. Discussion Paper No. 17, entitled "Violence Against and Trafficking in Women as Symptoms of Discrimination: The Potential of CEDAW as an Antidote", examines the relevance of CEDAW in promoting gender equity and thereby reducing trafficking in women. Discussion Paper No. 18, "Gender and HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific Region", analyzes the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including such factors as poverty, gender discrimination, substance abuse, and violence against women. Lastly, UNESCAP announces the creation of a new webpage, providing reports, documents, and sources on combating Commerical Sexual Exploitation of Chilidren (CSEC).
Compiled from: "Gender and Development Discussion Paper Series No. 18: Gender and HIV/AIDS in the Asia and Pacific region", UNESCAP, 7 February 2006.
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