UNITED NATIONS GIRLS EDUCATION INITIATIVE

WASHINGTON DC, USA, 6 August 2008 - UNICEF Senior Education Adviser Dr. Changu Mannathoko was a guest on Voice of America's "Straight Talk" Africa.

The show, hosted by Shaka Ssali, examined the role of education and recent progress in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS.  It was broadcast live yesterday, during the 17th International AIDS Conference.