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Zambia: Ensuring Young People’s Access to SRH and HIV Services

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Over the last two decades, Zambia’s HIV response has achieved some notable results. Adult HIV prevalence is projected to have declined from 14 per cent in 2007 to 12 per cent in 2013. Despite this progress, HIV remains a major threat to the country. Given that most HIV infections are sexually transmitted, linking SRH and HIV services simply makes sense.

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Namibia: Enhancing Efficiencies in Integrated Service Delivery

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Namibia has a mature HIV epidemic, with an estimated HIV prevalence of 14 per cent. Key challenges in the health sector include poor maternal mortality and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) indicators. Given that most HIV infections are sexually transmitted, linking SRH and HIV services simply makes sense.

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Lesotho: Creating Stronger Partnerships to Engage Vulnerable Populations

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With support from the SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) and HIV Linkages Project funded by the European Union, and the Governments of Sweden and Norway, Lesotho has forged critical partnerships with a range of civil society organizations. These partnerships have boosted access to integrated services for highly vulnerable populations and strengthened demand for services within communities.

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The Safeguard Young People Programme Annual Report (Phase 1)

Annual Report

Since launching in 2014, UNFPA's Safeguard Young People Programme has achieved significant results. The programme works to scale up comprehensive interventions for adolescents and young people in Southern Africa through a multi-sectoral approach, touching on policy, integrated HIV and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, sexuality education for in- and out-of-school youth as well as youth empowerment. This report reflects on the significant accomplishments made from the programme as well as best practices and lessons learned that is crucial for the continued success of the programme moving forward.

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AU Banjul Plus 10 Newsletter #4

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This newsletter captures the proceedings and highlights of the #AUBanjulPlus10 - Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the African Youth Charter - from 21-25 May 2016. The theme of the event was: "Accelerating Youth Development in Africa."

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AU Banjul Plus 10 Newsletter #3

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This newsletter captures the proceedings and highlights of the #AUBanjulPlus10 - Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the African Youth Charter - from 21-25 May 2016. The theme of the event was: "Accelerating Youth Development in Africa."

 

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AU Banjul Plus 10 Newsletter #2

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This newsletter captures the proceedings and highlights of the #AUBanjulPlus10 - Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the African Youth Charter - from 21-25 May 2016. The theme of the event was: "Accelerating Youth Development in Africa."

 

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AU Banjul Plus 10 Newsletter #1

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This newsletter captures the proceedings and highlights of the #AUBanjulPlus10 - Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the African Youth Charter - from 21-25 May 2016. The theme of the event was: "Accelerating Youth Development in Africa."

 

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Know your rights

Know Your Rights

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What are human rights? Human rights are the basic freedoms and protections that all people should have just because they are human beings. Your rights are guaranteed and promoted by international, regional and national laws. Your government has agreed to promote and protect your human rights.

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Do you know your status

Do You Know Your Status?

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As a young person, you have the right to know your HIV status and the right to go for HIV testing services. If you answer “yes” to any of these statements, it’s time for an HIV test.

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