UNAIDS Eastern & Southern Africa

@UNAIDS_ESA

UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa. by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined October 2017

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  1. In 2018 sex workers, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men & their partners contributed 25% of new infections in . We need to work towards the elimination of discriminatory laws in order to ;

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  2. Jan 31

    Q: How can we effectively fight in East & Southern ? A: With targeted responses aimed at young people & young women in particular. Here's how:

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  3. Discriminatory laws—such as laws on sex work, same-sex sexual relations, the use or possession of drugs for personal use & the non-disclosure, exposure or transmission of HIV—remain a barrier to access services in countries. Take a look 👉

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  4. Jan 30

    Here are five ways to protect yourself, your children and your community from . via

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  5. Jan 30

    Happening today: Global Fund stakeholders meeting to agree on proposal priorities and disease split. Government, CSO, bilateral and multilateral partners are engaged to strengthen the response towards ending the AIDS epidemic, stopping TB and eliminating malaria.

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  6. Access to sexual & reproductive health & services, including integration of family planning & the prevention & treatment of sexually transmitted infections need to be accelerated to ensure young people are not left behind in the response;

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  7. What if men could switch places with women for just one day, would it change anything? Via .

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  8. Jan 29

    Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is delivered by a pill made of a combination of medicines. It has proved to be highly effective in preventing HIV-negative people from acquiring the virus. Full video

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  9. Laws that discriminate can be changed. To do so, people need to know their rights, make discrimination visible & mobilize support & the effective use of legal means. Click the link to see how you can act to change discriminatory laws 👉

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  10. Comprehensive sexuality education plays a central role in the preparation of young people for a life free from , sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies & gender-based violence. Read more 👉

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  11. Jan 27

    Policy makers really need to take this seriously...why make policies that will still hinder young people...

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  12. Jan 27

    We're so proud of our colleagues for receiving the "Best Ally" award at ATAEA 2019 for the work they do to support the & communities in Tanzania. We are committed to working with communities & govt to achieve equality & for all.

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  13. Laws & HIV programmes need to take into consideration the needs of young people. Parental & spousal consent laws & adult-oriented services discourage service uptake by adolescents & young people.

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  14. In , an estimated 25% of new infections in 2018 were amongst men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers & their sexual partners. Read more here 👉

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  15. This week, during , ( Director) stands up for those marginalised, stigmatised and openly discusses dangers, failing healthcare systems and public versus private provision. Read her statement at

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  16. Jan 23

    is a highly effective way to prevent people from getting HIV but too few people have access to it. Find out what some of the barriers are that are stopping people who want to use PrEP from doing so 👉🏾

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  17. is impossible if people who are at high risk of infection are not getting the information & services they need to stay healthy. Comprehensive sexuality education programmes are critical to equip young people with necessary information;

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  18. Jan 22

    Very true, We encourage men to be in the forefront.

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  19. Jan 22

    Knowing your status..very much important

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  20. self-testing is a simple & convenient way to know your status. It can be done anywhere & at any time of your choice; Read more here 👉

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