At the invitation of former President Nelson Mandela , she visited South Africa , where HIV prevalence among women ages 15 to 24 years is three times higher than that of men of the same age . UNAIDS launched a five - year campaign to battle the high rate of HIV infection among women . Goals include increasing available preventative care and treatment . Singer Annie Lennox is leading the new women - focused campaign .
UNAIDS launched a five - year campaign to battle the high rate of HIV infection among women . Goals include increasing available preventative care and treatment . Singer Annie Lennox is leading the new women - focused campaign .