Link Up
As part of the Link Up programme, Key Correspondents are being trained to report the stories that matter most to young people when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health and rights. In many instances, the correspondents are young people themselves and are being empowered through Link Up to advocate on sexual and reproductive health issues to influence within their own community and at national and international levels.
Ethiopia: coffee ceremony used to educate on HIV
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony tradition helps strengthen community bonds - health workers are also discovering it is a perfect opportunity to discuss difficult topics. more
Lack of integrated HIV and sexual health services puts lives at risk
The burden of unintended pregnancy coupled with lack of information about the risks of abortion is putting the lives of young women living with HIV in danger. more
Mobile texts to give sexual and reproductive health information to young people
Pathfinder International is exploiting mobile technology to address youth sexual and reproductive health in Mozambique and Ethiopia. more
My turning point as an HIV activist: the death of my brother
When I was 15, in the vacation during my O-levels, I watched my elder brother die due to AIDS-related infections. This was a turning point for my life. more
Young people speak out against stigma of youth condom use
Young people around the world are not receiving clear messages or support to use condoms to prevent HIV infection, according to delegates at the AIDS 2014 conference. more
Young people must play leading role in HIV advocacy
Delegates at the AIDS 2014 conference (20-25 July) are recognising that young people are the future and it is vital to empower them to take a leading role in the response to HIV. more
Video: campaign for medical outreach to school for the deaf
In Imo State, Nigeria, a local organisation is campaigning for funds to bring a free medical mission to a school for the deaf, to provide eye screenings as well as sexual health information. more
Youth at risk of HIV: whose responsibility anyway?
Young people often lack information on sexual health, and when you see this impacting teens in your neighbourhood it’s time to take action. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.