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Sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people affected by HIV

Understanding and addressing adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs, including those with HIV, is crucial. This brief emphasizes the importance, especially in Eastern and Southern Africa, where new HIV infections among 15-24-year-olds are high. It highlights addressing early sexual risks and challenges like unintended pregnancies and mental health issues. The document discusses gender disparities and stigma's impact on SRH service accessibility. Providing insights and programming considerations, it guides effective interventions for adolescents, aiming for improved health outcomes and empowerment. 

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SRHR and Family Planning Resources

 
Organization Year
Radio 4000 Podcast – Season II UNICEF 2023
Technical brief HIV programming for AGYW Global Fund 2023
Sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people affected by HIV UNICEF 2023
South-south knowledge sharing on integration of SRHR, HIV and GBV services UNFPA 2022
Radio 4000 Podcast - Season I UNICEF 2022
Project Hope Namibia: PrEP communication toolkit PrEP Watch 2022
Engaging parents to create an enabling environment for young people’s PrEP use: Supplementary content PrEP Watch 2022
Implementation guidance for simplified and differentiated service delivery of PrEP for HIV prevention WHO 2022
Technical brief on the integration of menstrual health into sexual and reproductive health and rights policies and programmes UNFPA 2021
Programmatic guidance on integrating adolescent SRHR and economic empowerment of young people UNFPA 2021
Menstrual health and hygiene resource package World Bank 2021
Improving the quality of PrEP implementation for AGYW UNICEF 2021
Menstrual health & hygiene for girls and women with disabilities: Guidance note UNICEF 2020
Charisma Toolkit PrEP Watch 2020
Guide to menstrual hygiene materials UNICEF 2019
Speak my language! Using digital media to reach and engage adolescents on oral PrEP OPTIONS Consortium 2019
Provider training package: Effective delivery of oral PrEP for AGYW OPTIONS Consortium 2019
School drop-out early warning system screening tool The Bantwana Initiative of World Education, Inc. 2019
WHO recommendations on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights WHO 2018
Reducing early and unintended pregnancies among adolescents: Evidence brief WHO 2017
The importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights to prevent HIV in adolescent girls and young women in Eastern and Southern Africa Human Reproduction Programme (HRP), WHO 2017