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HIV/AIDS

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.

Preventing HIV among young people

HIV prevalence trends in 16 countries show decline among young people. Declines of 25 per cent or more are reported in 15 out of 21 countries most affected by HIV.
Last Updated ( Monday, 30 August 2010 )
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Conference underscores young people’s leadership in HIV prevention

The role of young people in improving the state of the world took centre stage at this week’s World Youth Conference in Leon, Mexico. Over five days, delegates from 112 countries—including 25 000 youth and representatives from government, civil society and the United Nations—shared ideas on young people’s involvement in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Last Updated ( Monday, 30 August 2010 )
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Understanding the Global Fund

The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is calling for applications from young advocates to participate in a training on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 March 2010 )
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WORLD AIDS DAY: 'Universal Access and Human Rights'

There have been many challenges faced in the battle against HIV. Today is World AIDS Day - and this time we are joining hands in supporting the programmes in our hearts and mind in making the possibility a reality.
Last Updated ( Friday, 04 December 2009 )
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Children and AIDS: Fourth Stocktaking Report, 2009

An AIDS-free generation is not impossible. Yet the world is not on track to meet targets for HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, and the global economic crisis raises concerns about sustaining and expanding assistance.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 December 2009 )
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Interactive multimedia tools for youth to help combat HIV and AIDS

In order to respond to the HIV and AIDS pandemic, UNESCO, in collaboration with its partners, is developing a series of interactive multimedia tools, conceived as educational computer games.
Last Updated ( Friday, 24 July 2009 )
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