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Cyprian Van Northis reminds us that young people are calling for a shift in how we approach development.

Young people must have their voices heard and needs addressed. ⤵️

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Youth Voices Count, Inc. are hiring and has multiple vacancies available! Dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of young people in the Asia-Pacific region, this is an opportunity for you to join their team and be a part of the growing movement!

The 14th edition of the READY Movement newsletter is here! Read updates from the movement and see how young people are driving change through youth-led action in and SRHR responses.

Check out the newsletter here 👉🏼 readymovement.org/newsletter-14/

We are excited to bring you the 14th edition of the READY Movement newsletter! 📢
Read how young people bring youth-led action to the response by inspiring solutions and standing in solidarity to drive change.

👉 Read our latest newsletter here:
https://readymovement.org/newsletter-14/

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More than 350 million people globally are living with hepatitis, and many are unaware of their status. It is estimated that one out of 10 people living with HIV has hepatitis B, and about 1 in 4 people living with HIV have hepatitis C. Many live with co-infections but don’t know they have it.

World Hepatitis Testing Week is around the corner. Let's raise awareness and encourage everyone, especially young people living with HIV, to get tested!

Find out more 👉🏼 https://heptestweek.org/

Ravel Gatoto, from Burundi and a member of the UNITED Movement, recently participated in the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV in Kenya 🇰🇪 Check out his blog, where he shared insights, personal experiences, and lessons learned from the workshop.

Read more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/blogs-opinions-ravel-gatoto-blog-hiv-adolescence-workshop-2024

The was launched in 2022, and two years on, it released its first Progress Report at the International AIDS Conference.

This status report shows how far we have come—and how much further we must go—if we hope to meet the global commitments to end AIDS in children.

Read more 👉🏼 bit.ly/3WzdBkn

Get ready for an exciting hybrid experience at the ! Whether you're joining virtually or in person, our dynamic program ensures everyone can engage, learn, and collaborate.

This year, the all-new PATA Summit Marketplace will be launched and can be accessed virtually and in person.

Register now so you don’t miss out 👉🏼 patahub.org/register-for-pata-summit/

From 22 to 23 October, Y+ Global is at the International Youth Forum on Sustainable Development and Human Rights in Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 to propose solutions to Member States on human rights education, health and SDG integration, youth leadership, and promoting global partnerships.

Today, The Consortium, together with The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS, Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+), RIATESA, Y+ Global, SweetTweets, REPSSI and Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa, are hosting an advocates workshop to build the capacity of future youth leaders. This workshop will also amplify discussions on the importance of ethical engagement with young people living with HIV and their involvement in decision-making processes.

Register here 👉🏻https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceChrzMsE9VC4Y2zlX2eOtjo4KpYAXOw #/registration

Young advocates and activists from around the world gathered in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 for the International Workshop on HIV & Adolescence. This three-day event focused on addressing key HIV and SRHR issues that adolescents and young people face.

Read more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-international-workshop-on-hiv-adolescence-2024

"The lack of resource allocation undermines our efforts to reach those most vulnerable to HIV and those in need of critical HIV and SRH services."

Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, founder and host of the S*x Talks Podcast and UNITED! Movement member recently attended the Civil Society Pre-Meeting for the 2024 Southern Africa Development Community—National AIDS Councils (SADC NAC) Directors meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Read their blog 👉🏼yplusglobal.org/blogs-opinions-selma-iyambo_sadc-nac

On October 2nd, the Youth Wise project held a celebration dinner in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 with donors, partners, local stakeholders, and young people to reflect on the project and its impact on advancing self-care for young people with HIV. Although this marks the end of the project, Youth Wise's impact will live forever!

Watch the recap video via YouTube ⏯️

Beyond Youth Wise: Empowering Young Voices for Self-Care This video captures the impactful speeches from the Youth Wise sustainability dinner in Nairobi, Kenya, which marks the end of the project. Partners, funders...

"Self-care and mental health are crucial components of overall well-being. The You(th) Care and Youth Wise Consortiums advocate for youth-driven approaches to directly address these needs."

Recently, Y+ Global hosted a webinar with the Consortium partners to promote access to resources on self-care and mental health support during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Read more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-integration-of-mental-health-into-hiv-programming

Recently, Frida Musilimu from Tanzania 🇹🇿 participated in the Southern Africa Development Community—National AIDS Councils (SADC-NAC) Directors' meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.

As a member of the UNITED! Movement, she represented the needs of adolescent girls and young women. She advocated for policymakers and people in positions of power to take an intersectional approach to HIV and sexual reproductive health and rights, as well as more inclusive approaches to working with young people.

This is her blog from that meeting. Read more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/blogs-opinions-sadc-nac-blog-by-frida-musilimu

Y+ Global was honoured to participate in the recent HIV Justice Worldwide (HJWW) Coalition meeting in Sitges, Spain, from 3 to 4 October.

During the two-day event, we engaged in critical discussions on combating HIV criminalisation, addressing the rise of anti-rights movements, building stronger coalitions, and integrating science into justice. Y+ Global reaffirmed our commitment to meaningfully engaging young people living with HIV in advocacy efforts for decriminalisation, justice, and equity.

We extend a special thank you to the HIV Justice Network for organising this impactful gathering and for providing a space where collective action and solidarity can drive meaningful change.

We are committed to continuing our collaboration with the HJWW coalition and HJN to turn these crucial discussions into impactful advocacy and change. Together, we will keep fighting for justice and equity for young people living with HIV.

Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. To commemorate this day and the theme of "Girls' Vision for the Future," Y+ Global, in collaboration with HER Voice Fund, have gathered stories from adolescent girls and young women across Africa. These stories highlight their hopes, the need for action, and the persistent hope inspired by girls' voices and visions.

Read their inspiring stories 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-stories-for-the-international-day-of-the-girl-child

The READY to Advocate module is now available on the READY Movement website, and is free to enrol! This learning module is designed to help empower young people in their advocacy journey. Through interactive courses, this module equips you with the tools to effectively advocate for HIV and S*xual Reproductive Health and Rights and drive meaningful change.

Access it here 👉🏽 https://readymovement.org/ready-courses/

What an achievement!🤩 The annual International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV sparked many reflections on the emerging issues and challenges that young people experience in HIV and SRHR spaces.

We are grateful to be involved and to foster the engagement of young advocates from across the globe to network, learn, and meaningfully participate in discussions that prioritise young people's needs. 🌟

That’s a wrap on the 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝗥𝗛𝗥, & 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🙌

This year’s theme, “Building a Brighter Future,” wasn’t just about looking ahead—it was about taking bold steps today to empower young people and amplify their voices in the HIV and SRHR space.

💡 We are so inspired by all abstract presenters, speakers and experts sharing knowledge through discussions, debates and skill-building sessions on critical topics such as stigma, discrimination, and human rights barriers.

Some takeaways:
💬 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are reshaping how we address youth SRHR needs, but we must make sure no one is left behind. Access has to be equal.

💬 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 isn’t just something we talk about—it’s the lifeline for real change. Let's turn the urgent voices of young people into lasting, impactful action.

💬 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 like stigma and systemic neglect is vital if we want young people to have a seat at the table, to be heard, and to be part of the solution.

This year’s workshop was a powerful reminder: when we truly empower youth, we open the door to innovative solutions needed to improve the health, education, and well-being of young people, especially in low to middle-income countries.

Let’s continue standing with young advocates and changemakers!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝟭–𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, as we keep building that future together!

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Resource spotlight! YOUTH NEXT LEVEL is a suite of resources that provides concrete guidance and recommendations on how to strengthen the sustainability of youth-led responses to

Download now 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/resources-youth-next-level-guidance-to-strengthen-sustainable-youth-led-HIV-responses

Join us in welcoming Grace Awawu Saba, our new Gender Equality Fund Officer. Grace has joined the Y+ Global and HER Voice Fund team to support and advocate for gender-transformative programs, policies, and approaches to improve health outcomes across three diseases: HIV, TB, and Malaria in Nigeria.

Are you a young person living with HIV and hepatitis? Together with the World Hepatitis Alliance, we are collecting stories and case studies from young people to better understand their needs and priorities and highlight youth-led interventions.

For more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-case-studies-yplhiv-hepatitis

Join us in welcoming Faith Thipe, our new UNITED Movement Project Officer, who was recently appointed to help lead and manage the movement with the support of UNICEF Africa.

If you’re a youth-led network advocating for better HIV and sexual and reproductive health in East and Southern Africa, join us.

For more 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/UNITED_Movement