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This report begins by noting that women are receiving insufficient information to protect themselves from the HIV/AIDS virus. There is a review of the obligations of governments under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women to address this deficit in education. The report also considers certain distinct issues facing women in protecting themselves from HIV/AIDS and specifically outlines the consideration of these issues under the Convention and by the Committee. Issues which are reviewed include gender-based violence, access to health services, and women's leadership and participation. [Descriptors: Reproductive Rights - HIV/AIDS, International]