Forum focuses on challenges facing women, girls affected by HIV in Eastern Europe, Central Asia

"Women, girls and HIV were the focus of a panel discussion on the final day of the International Forum on [Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 6] in Eastern Europe and Central Asia," UNAIDS reports. "In Russia, HIV prevalence among young women aged 15-24 is two times higher than among men of the same age, according to government figures," UNAIDS notes, adding women's health advocates in Russia say, "Stigma and discrimination … continue to hamper access to HIV services" (10/13).