Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 12159
Country/Region: Mozambique
Year: 2013
Main Partner: United Nations Development Programme
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Multi-lateral Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $0

The USG is in discussion with UNDP to fund a portion of their work with the Ministry of Interior to conduct HIV prevention activities with the Policia Nacional de Moçambique (PRM). The police force is considered a high-risk population for HIV and AIDS transmission and acquisition. Although there is a dearth of data, it is accepted in public health circles that HIV prevalence is high among the uniformed service of Mozambique, notably the military, but followed closely by the police. UNDP is working with a number of PRM training institutions in Maputo city and province, which provides the USG an opportunity to reach new recruits as well as high ranking officials, and to identify those influentials who can serve as positive role models for colleagues as well as subordinates. The activity will emphasize the basics of HIV prevention, and highlight key behavioral and structural drivers of the epidemic including unsafe sexual practices, with a strong focus on multiple partnerships, transactional sex and low and inconsistent condom use. The use of appropriate services for prevention, care and treatment will be promoted. Gender relations and norms that influence risky behaviors and increase the potential for HIV will be an integral focus. Content areas will be addressed across personal and professional behaviors ie within the ranks, between spouses, with victims reporting at the Gabinetes do Atendimento (Victim Support Center), or towards commercial sex workers. The curriculum will also address related existing laws; eg the law against domestic violence. As this is a new collaboration, needs assessments and monitoring and evaluation to track progress and effectiveness are priorities. This activity supports the PF goals to reduce HIV infections. No vehicles purchased.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Abstinence/Be Faithful (HVAB): $0

The USG is in discussion with UNDP to fund a portion of their work with the Ministry of Interior (MINT) to conduct HIV prevention activities with the National police of Mozambique (PRM). The police force is considered a high-risk population for HIV and AIDS transmission and acquisition. Although there is a dearth of data, it is accepted in public health circles that HIV prevalence is high among members of the uniformed services of Mozambique notably among the military, but followed closely by the police. UNDP is working with a number of PRM training institutions which provides the USG with the opportunity not only to reach from new recruits up to high ranking officials but also to identify those influentials who can serve as positive role models for colleagues as well as subordinates. The activity will take place at training instiutions in Maputo city and province and will emphasize the basics of HIV prevention, highlight key behaviorial and structural drivers of the epidemic including unsafe sexual practices, with a strong focus on multiple and concurrent partnerships, transactional sex , especially with young vulnearble women. An estimated 5000 police officers will be targeted.

Gender relations and norms that influence risky behaviors and HIV transmission will be an integral component of the prevention activity. As this is a new collaboration, needs assessments and monitoring and evaluation to track progress and effectiveness are priorities and will be developed in close collaboration with UNDP.

This IM has a total pipeline of $794,812 from FY10-11. No new funds will be required in FY12.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $0

The USG is in discussion with UNDP to fund a portion of their work with the National of Ministry of Interior (MINT) to conduct HIV prevention activities with the Policia Nacional de Moçambique (PRM). The police force is considered a high-risk population for HIV and AIDS. Although there is a dearth of data, it is accepted in public health circles that HIV prevalence is high among members of the uniformed services of Mozambique, notably among the military, but followed closely by police. UNDP is working with a number of PRM training institutions which provides the USG with the opportunity not only to reach from new recruits up to high ranking officials but also to identify those influentials who can serve as positive role models for colleagues as well as subordinates. The activity will emphasize the basics of HIV prevention, and highlight key behaviorial and structural drivers of the epidemic including unsafe sexual practices, with a strong focus on multiple and concurrent partnerships, transactional sex and low and inconsistent condom use, in particular.

Gender relations and norms that influence risky behaviors and and HIV transmission will be an integral component of the prevention activity. Related content areas such as such human rights, gender-based violence, domestic violence and their linkages to HIV and AIDS will be incorporated into prevention curriculum. These content areas will be addressed in terms of personal and professional behaviors - that is, whether within the ranks, between spouses, with victims reporting at the Gabinetes do Atendimento (Victim Support Center), or towards commercial sex workers. As well, the curriculum will also address the related existing laws; such as Law 29/2009 against domestic violence. Given that police are a first point of contact in cases of domestic and gender-based violence, the prevention program will include skills building within the police force to better equip them to deal with these cases. Activities will emphasize risks of transactional sex and sensitize police about gender-based violence in interactions with commercial sex workers. The program is national in scope and will target 5000 police officers. The potential of referrals of HIV negative men for VMMC will be explored.

As this is a new collaboration, needs assessments and monitoring and evaluation to track progress and effectiveness are priorities and will be developed in close collaboration with UNDP.

This IM has a total pipeline of $794,812 from FY10-11. No new funds will be required in FY12.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Implement activities to change harmful gender norms & promote positive gender norms
Increase gender equity in HIV prevention, care, treatment and support
Increasing women's legal rights and protection
Workplace Programs