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Every day, there are nearly 1,800 new HIV infections in children under 15, mostly from mother-to-child transmission; some 1,400 children under 15 die of AIDS-related illness and more than 6,000 young people aged 15–24 are newly infected with HIV.
Millions of children, adolescents and young people in the path of the pandemic are at risk and in need of protection. AIDS is redefining the very meaning of childhood for millions, depriving children of many of their human rights – of the care, love and affection of their parents; of their teachers and other role models; of education and options for the future; of protection against exploitation and abuse.
We must act now to ensure that the next generation of children is AIDS-free.
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