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"Investing in the future means empowering young women to lead in HIV response & fostering a more inclusive & effective advocacy movement for all." This approach, highlighted by Lillian Mworeko, is pivotal in empowering tomorrow's leaders in the fight against HIV. Take a listen 👇 #LetYoungWomenLead #EndAIDS2030

N’weti’s Annual Report 2023   N’weti’s Annual Report 2023 presents the main results achieved during the period, in line with its Strategic Plan 2021-2025. The context of N’weti’s intervention during 2023 was particularly characterized by severe climatic shocks, which conditioned the routes and reach of communities in remote locations, including access to health facilities that ensure the provision of health services. N’weti implemented its community health service provision interventions in all the country’s provinces and carried out interventions at central level focused on advocacy and public policy influence. Its target population consisted of children in early childhood, orphans and vulnerable children exposed to HIV, adolescent girls and young women, boys and men, women of reproductive age, pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV and their sexual partners, champions of change, decision-makers, policy implementers and service providers. In 2023, N’weti reached a total of 1,192,000 direct beneficiaries, and covered 967 health facilities in 103 districts in 10 provinces of the country. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TYhwqD This document is only available in Portuguese.

The latest blog from Jhpiego highlights an urgent global health issue: the necessity of providing adolescent girls and young women with comprehensive, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Ensuring access to these services is critical not only to prevent unwanted pregnancies but also to combat the spread of HIV. Jhpiego's work in Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe demonstrates that integrating HIV prevention with SRH services for adolescents is a highly effective approach. This formula has proven successful worldwide, underscoring the importance of tailored, accessible healthcare for young women. Comprehensive SRH services that are youth-friendly are essential in creating a future where young women are empowered, healthy, and free from the risks of HIV and unintended pregnancies. #AdolescentHealth #YouthFriendlyCare #SRH #HIVPrevention #GlobalHealth #EndHIV

On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let's shed light on the disparities faced by women and transgender individuals. #DYK In 2021, 18% of new HIV diagnoses in the US were among women, with Black women disproportionately affected. This #NWGHAAD, let's educate ourselves on how HIV impacts women and transgender communities. Together, let's work towards a future where everyone has access to prevention, treatment, and support. #EndHIVDisparities #AwarenessMatters

https://lnkd.in/gWv_c9pJ - Findings from the Global Men's Health and Rights Study. Securing the human rights of gay and bisexual men and combatting sexual stigmatization is essential to HIV prevention. Title: Barriers to and enablers of the HIV services continuum among gay and bisexual men worldwide: Findings from the Global Men's Health and Rights Study. (S Arreola CAPS)

Empowering Youth with Aflateen: Preventing HIV in Honduras As CEO of Aflatoun International, I am proud to share the impactful work being done around the world by Aflatoun partners, today I would like to highlight important work ongoing in Honduras. Through the Young Impact Leaders for Central America project, the National HIV/AIDS Forum Association (FOROSIDA) is implementing the Aflatoun methodology to empower young people with essential life skills and knowledge on sexual and reproductive health. Below some impressions from the activities in different youth centers earlier this week. The Young Impact Leaders Project is an initiative, originally funded with the support of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Launched in partnership with Glasswing International and executed by #FOROSIDA, this program aims to create hope and improve community roots and pride by harnessing the power of the region's youth to achieve positive change in their own communities. The role of Aflatoun partner Glasswing in Honduras is vital to making these sessions possible, ensuring that young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills to prevent HIV and lead healthy, empowered lives. Together, we are creating lasting change and brighter futures for youth worldwide. #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG5 #SDG8 #SDG13 #LifeSkills #FinancialEducation #YouthEmpowerment #HIVPrevention

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Eastern and Southern Africa has some of the world’s highest rates of adolescent pregnancy & violence against women & girls & remains the epicentre of the HIV crisis. These interconnected issues are still shrouded in stigma & shame, leading to school dropouts & lifelong hardship. We're hosting agents of change including young health advocates against HIV/AIDS, the founder of schools for adolescent mothers, & lawyers working to protect #ReproductiveRights. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) UNFPA East and Southern Africa

Transgender individuals face higher HIV rates. Creating trans-affirming healthcare settings is vital for addressing HIV and related health disparities. Healthcare providers can access various resources to better understand transgender health needs and create inclusive environments. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/44X8kqj #TransHealth #HIVNexus #HealthEquity