Young people around the globe are at the heart of the AIDS epidemic. Thirty two percent (12.1 million) of under 25 year-olds are HIV-positive, according to UNAIDS. Despite the disproportionate risks and burdens they face, young people are also the world's best hope in the fight against the epidemic. But voices of youth were still marginal at the 15th International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand
A young farmer hopes that South African youth will start producing their food to create work and fight hunger.
Last week we heard how Tender Mavundla, a musician who showed her mettle in Idols 2007, is on a mission to warn the youth about HIV. This week, Tender answers some questions about her own life with HIV.
Young people are the most vulnerable to HIV infection. Musician, Tender Mavundla, who is due to release her first CD, is trying to warn youth not to do what she once did.
The inspiring stories of two rural youth who overcame the impossible in order to serve and save their communities.
Young healthcare workers are shattering societal perceptions of their profession and making healthcare systems more youth-friendly and accessible across class lines.
Due to the national lockdown many young women faced unexpected challenges, such as income loss, contraception shortages and having to live with abusive, or homophobic family members, explains the Commission for Gender Equality.
Young people are excluded from the world’s second-largest conference, say activists.
Less than a quarter of young people between 15 and 24 have ever tested for HIV, according to research by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Human Sciences Research Council. Now, popular jeans label Levis Strauss is making an effort to get the 'Know Your HIV Status' message to appeal to the youth.
Some caregivers fears the child won't be able to cope because they know how difficult it is to live with HIV in a stigmatising environment
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