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Achieving Universal Access for Young People |
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SR 3 (550) |
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18:30 - 20:30, 06.08.2008 |
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Miriam Were, Kenya
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 Click here to see a webcast of this session on kaisernetwork.org
Young people are one of the groups that is most affected by HIV and AIDS worldwide, with over 40% of all new HIV-infections among youth between the ages of 15 - 24 yrs. In many countries, young women represent a disproportionate majority of HIV-infections. While there are specific youth-related universal access targets, young people around the world continue to remain at heightened risk of contracting HIV. Despite youth being deeply affected by HIV, they continue to be left out and sidelined from important policy processes, including the assessment of youth-related universal access targets, what has been accomplished and what is lacking. Many youth, as well as youth organisations in the HIV and AIDS field, lack specific knowledge on these targets and their relevance for young people. Through this satellite session, the Inter Agency Task Team on HIV and Young People (IATT/YP) in partnership with World AIDS Campaign, and other partners, aim to share information on these targets, provide space for their critical analysis, as well as share best practices and recommendations on young people's leadership and involvement towards achieving universal access for all. The speakers will provide examples of challenges faced, as well as successful youth initiatives. They will also discuss concrete avenues for campaigning, advocacy, lobbying, and awareness raising strategies that can aid us on the road to universal access.
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UNAIDS Global Inter-agency Task Team on HIV and Young People
Presentations in this session:
| 18:30 | Opening Remarks
Miriam Were, Kenya
| 18:40
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Powerpoint (969 KB) | Universal Access for Young People: Where are we?
Himakshi Piplani, India
| 18:50
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Powerpoint (6.18 MB) | Using Communication for Prevention: Lessons from Straight Talk Uganda
Cathy Watson, Australia
| 19:00
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Powerpoint (224 KB) | Accessing HIV Services in the Caribbean
Korey Chisholm, Guyana
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Powerpoint (1.84 MB) | Progress in Educating Young People about HIV and AIDS
Mark Richmond, France
| | 19:20 | Closing Remarks
Miriam Were, Kenya
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