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Young people make their voices heard in the HIV/AIDS response

Young people make their voices heard in the HIV/AIDS response

SDC - "Young people are especially at risk of contracting HIV or dying because of AIDS. Youth organisations around the world are actively engaged in changing this – demanding youth-friendly HIV/AIDS health services, supporting their peers and fighting against discrimination.

The SDC supported the ACT!2030 youth movement for two and a half years. This gave young people in 12 pilot countries around the world a chance to engage in HIV/AIDS discussions, politics and programmes.

Around 1,600 young people acquire HIV every day, and every 10 minutes a young person dies of AIDS. Studies show that certain population groups are at a higher risk of contracting HIV or dying of AIDS." (Photo: They know the solutions themselves: the SDC supports the ACT!2030 youth movement in calling on politicians to provide youth-friendly HIV/AIDS services. © IPPF)

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