HIV, children and young people
From the effect under-resourced hospitals have on child health to what life is like for families affected by HIV, Key Correspondents document the experiences of children and young people living in their communities.
They also report the day-to-day experiences of children and young people living with HIV as well as the everyday reality of early pregnancy, sexual exploitation and forced marriage.
Indian school takes a stand against HIV discrimination
In a rural school in India, 32 children living with HIV have faced devastating discrimination from their community, fortunately the school’s prinicpal is protecting their right to education. more
Youth must be central to new campaign to end AIDS
Leaders from around the world met in Nairobi on 17 February, to launch a new global campaign to tackle adolescent AIDS, the second leading cause of death among teens globally. more
New platform for action on adolescent AIDS must tackle disclosure
As leaders from around the world gather in Nairobi to launch ‘All In’ to end adolescent AIDS, Lucy Maroncha explores the issue of HIV disclosure, a key issue this initiative must tackle. more
“Why I am not scared of knowing my HIV status”
As UNAIDS and UNICEF launch All In! on 17 February, a global initiative to reduce the unnecessary deaths of adolescents living with HIV, this is the first in a series of stories on this issue. 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
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
Young people must ‘rise up and be counted’ in HIV response
A Zambian government minister is raising awareness of the urgent need to include young people living with HIV in the response to the epidemic. more
Adolescents born with HIV must be told their status
Petronella Sampa Nsomfwa was born with HIV, but wasn’t told of her status by her parents before they died. On the launch of a new report she calls on families to be open with their adolescent children about their HIV status. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.