• A situational analysis is used to determine the needs and options of integration in a particular context and to adapt programming accordingly.  It involves evaluating the following factors:
  • the epidemiology of both HIV/AIDS and violence against women and girls,
  • the related legal frameworks and other policies,
  • sectoral responses (health, justice, work, education etc),
  • existing and customary norms, gender roles, risk factors and vulnerabilities,
  • existing local resources (Luciano, 2009).

Illustrative Tools:

Situational Analysis of HIV and Violence against Women. The following tool can be used as a guide when conducting a situational analysis of HIV and violence against women and girls at the Macro, Sectoral, Provincial, Institutional/Organizational, Community and Individual levels:  Luciano, D. 2009. Development Connections: A Manual for Integrating the Programmes and Services of HIV and Violence Against Women (pgs. 47-50). Available in English and Spanish.

Stakeholder mapping for integrating HIV and Violence against Women programmes and services. The following tool can be used as a guide when conducting Stakeholder mapping for integrating HIV and violence against women and girls programmes and services: Luciano, D. 2009. Development Connections: A Manual for Integrating the Programmes and Services of HIV and Violence Against Women (pg. 53). Available in English and Spanish.