Among the different risks to which young men and women are exposed, the infection and effects form HIV-AIDS is a very important one. This is particularly remarkable in the Caribbean, area in which, after Africa, registers the highest levels of prevalence and infection in the world. Tourism, in particular, has direct effects on this domains. From this section, the Portal aspires to give information regularly on this thematics, including in a remarkable way the situation diagnosis and the expierences and programs that are being displayed to prevent and treat young men and women affected by this virus, in the different countries of the region.
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With the next International AIDS Conference (IAC) in Mexico City (August 3-8, 2008) fast approaching, the Mexico YouthForce has developed a platform to keep youth informed and involved in AIDS 2008. Use this space to connect with other youth attending the conference and learn more about what you can do to help strengthen the voice of youth at the conference. Even if you aren’t attending the conference you can still participate and be a part of the conference through our online features!! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 16 July 2008 )
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World leaders attending a high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS here this week should pay more attention to women and youth, especially those living with HIV and AIDS, and seek their expert advice in responding to the epidemic. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 June 2008 )
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) welcomes the initiative of ministers of health and education of Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss strategies to strengthen HIV prevention among young people. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 June 2008 )
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This course aims to develop competencies of human resources from governmental and non-governmental organizations to integrate HIV and VAW in prevention, treatment and care intersections, as well as to respond to emerging policy issues regarding both problems. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 June 2008 )
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This advocacy guide is the result of a joint effort between style="font-size: 11pt;">UNFPA, IPPF, and YoungPositives, as Co-convenors on HIV Prevention for Young Women and Girls, through the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS (GCWA). This guide is for any individual or organization with a role to play in advocacy and policy making on HIV prevention for girls and young women at the national level. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 March 2008 )
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Programme Officer Caribbean Council of Churches and Co-founder of the Jamaican Network of Seropositives, Ainsley Reid, has been living with HIV since 1992. He recently told his experience with children at the Willowdene Kindergarten and Prep School in Spanish Town. 'We understand that by helping to remove the stigma from persons living with the virus, we are encouraging more voluntary testing which will help improve the management of the disease and ultimately, help bring the numbers down.' |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 January 2008 )
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