Vulnerability

Crossings: deadly links between mobility and HIV

L. Slezic / Panos Pictures

Mobility is the means by which many individuals and households seek security of income and livelihood. Looking specifically at the experiences of women, both as street traders and domestic workers, the authors find that mobility is essential to securing these women’s individual and household livelihoods, but also increases their vulnerability to HIV.

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