VOA常速英语2008年-Annie Lennox Steps Up, Sings Out to Fight AIDS

The global human rights organization, Amnesty International says that HIV and AIDS are devastating¹ poor women and children in South Africa.  In a report released in London, Amnesty says that poverty, gender² inequality and unemployment remain major contributing factors. 

Pop Singer Annie Lennox is highlighting the issue with her new charity tune³ called "Sing."  On a recent trip to Africa, she says she learned how the disease affects women -- especially pregnant mothers and their unborn children -- much more than it does men. VOA's Mandy Clark reports.