THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA  The National HIV Prevention Strategy for a Multi-Sectoral Response which describes how the national HIV prevention response will reduce levels of HIV incidence by directly addressing the drivers of Lesotho’s epidemic. A number of overarching principles underpin the strategy. These include addressing the key epidemic drivers; creating an integrated, comprehensive response; strengthening a decentralised response; improving the use of strategic information; employing a human rights-based approach; and intensifying social and behaviour change communications (SBCC).  Public Service Workplace and HIV and AIDS policy 2007: The Policy serves as the basis of development of HIV and AIDS program by all government ministries. Public servants are guaranteed easy access to HIV Testing and Counselling programs as part of health care services provided by ministries. 461. The Government works in partnership with a number of CSOs to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. A congruent example is the free issuance of condoms by the Government, with the support of partners such as UNFPA. Other partners include the Population Services International (PSI), which has also been undertaking social marketing of condoms in collaboration with UNFPA. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) has been instrumental in collaborating with the Ministry of Health by continuing to scale up access to HIV services. EGPAF currently supports more than 205 sites in eight districts to implement a comprehensive HIV package of services. Kick 4 life campaign uses football to bring HIV prevention messages to young people. From the beginning of 2016, the campaign has reached over 250,000 of 15-24 year olds. 462. In June 2016, Lesotho became the first African country to implement a ‘Test and Treat’ strategy. The Strategy was launched on 19 April 2016. 463. At least 60 percent of migrant workers in Lesotho textile factories come from other parts of the country. The UNGASS report shows that HIV prevalence amongst textile workers where 88 percent are women, 40.1 percent. As a result of interventions by Apparel Lesotho Alliance to Fight AIDS (ALAFA) on programmes regarding the reduction of stigma 161