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Early years

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Primary school years

Why are so many young people being infected with HIV?

Why are so many young people being infected with HIV?

 

Young people's voices must be heard

© UNICEF Uzbekistan/A. Burnett/2005

Kamolot volunteers providing information

The voices of young people are missing in the battle against HIV/AIDS. They are usually disregarded when strategies are made, policies developed, budgets allocated. Children are missing from the minds of policymakers, national governments, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and local groups responding to HIV/AIDS.

Children must have the prominent place on the global AIDS agenda that they deserve. The world and nations must understand that HIV/AIDS is robbing children of their childhood.