Advocacy

Ending the AIDS Epidemic Among Young People in the Middle East and North Africa

rlekirkegaard — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:26:58 +0000

Ending the AIDS Epidemic Among Young People in the Middle East and North Africa rlekirkegaard Fri, 05/24/2024 - 17:26

This advocacy report discusses the HIV epidemic among young people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly among key populations. The report emphasizes the challenges faced in collecting HIV-related data and the need for comprehensive efforts to address the epidemic, including targeted prevention programmes, improved access to testing and treatment, and addressing social and structural factors. It also discusses the presence of punitive and obstructive laws that contribute to stigma and discrimination and calls for their removal or reform. The report advocates for increased investment in HIV programmes, improved access to sexual and reproductive health services, comprehensive sexuality education, and community engagement. It highlights the importance of community health systems, data collection, and involving young people in the development of HIV and other health programmes.

Paediatric and Adolescent Treatment

Adolescent Prevention

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UNICEF

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Adolescent and young key populations

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Global Alliance Communications and Advocacy Toolkit

admin — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:48:09 +0000

Global Alliance Communications and Advocacy Toolkit admin Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:48

This toolkit is designed to assist you systematically in developing a communication and advocacy strategy ensuring the success of the Global Alliance Country Action plans. The best way to use this toolkit is to work through each stage, thinking through the questions and gathering input from communities, partners, other team members, and stakeholders.

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2023 Global and Regional Snapshots on HIV and AIDS: Progress and priorities for children, adolescents and pregnant women

rlekirkegaard — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:46:57 +0000

2023 Global and Regional Snapshots on HIV and AIDS: Progress and priorities for children, adolescents and pregnant women rlekirkegaard Tue, 11/28/2023 - 15:46

UNICEF's annual global and regional epidemiological and response snapshots of Eastern and Southern Africa, West and Central Africa, and the Middle East and North Africa, based on the UNAIDS 2023 HIV estimates.

The snapshots describe where we are in terms of vertical transmission, the treatment gap, and the impact on adolescents.

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2023 Global Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: Progress and priorities for children, adolescents and pregnant women

2023 Regional Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: West and Central Africa

2023 Regional Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: Eastern and Southern Africa

2023 Regional Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: Middle East and North Africa

Leveraging the Learning from HIV Programming for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescent Girls

rlekirkegaard — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:59:01 +0000

Leveraging the Learning from HIV Programming for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescent Girls rlekirkegaard Tue, 11/21/2023 - 18:59

This brief, the first in UNICEF's new Leveraging the Learning series, sets out to leverage the learnings from holistic, integrated, multisectoral, and age- and gender-responsive approaches to respond to and reduce early and adolescent pregnancy, support young mothers, and improve health and well-being outcomes for adolescent girls and their children.

Highlighting promising practices for pregnant adolescents living with HIV, the report is relevant for efforts to support all pregnant adolescent girls, regardless of their HIV status.

Paediatric and Adolescent Treatment

Adolescent Prevention

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UNICEF

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Leveraging the Learning: Insights from HIV Programming for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescent Girls

Getting back on track to ending AIDS in Children

rlekirkegaard — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:45:57 +0000

Getting back on track to ending AIDS in Children rlekirkegaard Thu, 11/16/2023 - 14:45

In this viewpoint Getting back on track to ending AIDS in Children: It could just be easier than you think, published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society on World Children's Day, 20 November 2023, UNICEF reviews the global inequities faced by children and adolescents living with HIV and highlights three strategies to end AIDS in children by 2030.

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Ending AIDS in Children - JIAS Viewpoint on World Children's Day 2023

Story from ESARO: Young HIV advocates stand up to fake news and stigma

cmannikarottu — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:39:44 +0000

Story from ESARO: Young HIV advocates stand up to fake news and stigma cmannikarottu Fri, 10/13/2023 - 17:39

This article from the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office highlights the efforts of young advocates addressing stigma and misinformation about HIV.

The Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region is home to more than 60 per cent of young people worldwide living with HIV. Stigma is a major challenge for young people, hindering their ability access HIV services and continue treatment as needed. 2gether 4 SRHR, in partnership with Sida, aims to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health rights across ESA.

The story features Ruele, a young advocate working with Y+ Kenya. He uses social media and advocacy to combat fake news about HIV and support young people to take medications without stigma by sharing his own experiences.

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Young HIV advocates stand up to fake news and stigma
Too many people feel shame taking ART, especially young men. Ruele takes his ART in public to help normalise the idea of taking medication

By Fatima Shahryar

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UNICEF

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Eastern and Southern Africa

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Adolescents

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Adolescents living with HIV

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2023

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Spotlight Report: LGBTQI+ Youth in Brazil Speak Up

admin — Tue, 16 May 2023 20:57:05 +0000

Spotlight Report: LGBTQI+ Youth in Brazil Speak Up admin Tue, 05/16/2023 - 23:57

On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2023, we unveil the UNICEF Spotlight Report on the Youth Aware initiative in Brazil. Youth Aware is a partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Health, to transform the approach to HIV and STI prevention and treatment for LGBTQI+ youth through peer education and community mobilization. Young people in Brazil are disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic, and key populations face heightened vulnerability.

Supported by M·A·C VIVA GLAM, this flagship UNICEF programme redefines health services for adolescents, addressing their needs and the shifting landscape of gender and sexuality. The report showcases the stories of courageous individuals countering prejudice and sheds light on their aspirations and challenges. Together, we can challenge stigma, discrimination, and marginalization, advocating for a future where every young person can thrive. Join us as we celebrate IDAHOBIT and champion a healthier, more inclusive future.

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HIV-Sensitive Social Protection

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The Republic of Uganda Ministry of Health: The National Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Advocacy Strategy And Road Map 2022-2026

bbenghomari — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:13:36 +0000

The Republic of Uganda Ministry of Health: The National Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Advocacy Strategy And Road Map 2022-2026 bbenghomari Mon, 11/21/2022 - 17:13

The Republic of Uganda Ministry of Health has released its National Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Advocacy Strategy And Road Map 2022-2026, disseminated in Kampala during October 2022.

The overall objective of this strategy is to complement and catalyze the ongoing national programs targeted at improving pediatric and adolescents HIV outcomes by addressing the policy and resource allocation gaps. This will be through putting in place a uniform and harmonized technical approach to advocacy across the national response stakeholders. The strategy provides standardized practical approaches to guide stakeholders in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating advocacy initiatives in support of pediatric and adolescents HIV. The strategy will institute systems to keep truck of ongoing and new advocacy initiatives to ensure they are aligned to the advocacy issues highlighted in the strategy for continuous process quality improvement and mitigate risks associated with uncoordinated advocacy initiatives.

Paediatric and Adolescent Treatment

Adolescent Prevention

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UNICEF

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Eastern and Southern Africa

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Uganda

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Adolescents

Children

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Health systems strengthening

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Advocacy

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2022

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THE NATIONAL PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT HIV ADVOCACY STRATEGY AND ROAD MAP-3.pdf

The Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030 Brochure

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:01:46 +0000

The Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030 Brochure admin Mon, 07/25/2022 - 19:01

An end to AIDS in children, achieved through a strong, strategic, and action-oriented alliance of multisectoral stakeholders at national, regional, and global levels that works with women children and adolescents living with HIV, national governments, and partners to mobilize leadership, funding, and action to end AIDS in children by 2030.

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UNICEF Health Results 2020: HIV and AIDS

rlekirkegaard — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:32:06 +0000

UNICEF Health Results 2020: HIV and AIDS rlekirkegaard Mon, 06/28/2021 - 18:32

This flyer provides a quick overview of UNICEF's results within HIV and AIDS in 2020. It describes achievements within UNICEF's main programmatic areas: prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, treatment of children and adolescents living with HIV, and HIV prevention in adolescents.

UNICEF's Global Annual Results Report - Goal Area 1 describes results achieved in more detail from p. 132-150.

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Paediatric and Adolescent Treatment

Adolescent Prevention

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