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Nadine

UNiTE: The global campaign to end violence against women

Despite decades of effort to end it, Violence against Women and Girls is an entrenched reality for millions. But a new campaign is bringing new hope to the effort. What is this campaign all about? And...

Sandra

In the gender digital divide, women fall behind

There is a division between men and women, not only in terms of pure economics, but also in the realm of technology. Women's lack of technological access is caused by many factors, and it will ultimat...

Fortune, Environ Synergy Services

Citizens tackle the power shortage in Nigeria, with toxic results

Like many countries, Nigeria contends with an extremely limited power supply. In order to carry on with their work and daily routines, Nigerians are using machinery that endangers themselves and the p...

kabukabu

A scientific discovery, a feminist turf war

A scientific breakthrough, which could significantly decrease the spread of HIV, creates a divide between feminists. Why? During the July 2010 international AIDS Conference in Vienna, the...

Ida, UNFPA

Dear policy maker, listen up

"Youth participation" has gained currency over recent years, but what exactly is it, and what is its impact? The World Youth Conference 2010 brings together young people from all over the world i...

Giuseppe , European Youth Forum

Young people as producers, not consumers

The UN pays a lot of lip service to youth participation. As the MGD Review is coming up, it's time to focus on young people as producers instead of consumers. The documentary above deals with...

Brooke

Conflict about reproductive health and gender roles leaves youth unprepared to make choices

A strong, independent young woman is walking across her university campus. As she passes the familiar buildings and people, her mind is racing over her new discovery. Already she is defying the tradit...

Robert

A silent phenomenon spreads HIV

Young sex workers in rural Zimbabwe have embarked on a fatal path that increases their likelihood of contracting and spreading HIV. Poverty and a lack of information intensify the problem, but instead...

Angella

Stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS

A young woman in Uganda contracts HIV/AIDS and faces relentless prejudice that alters every aspect of her life. She is only one of the millions of young people whose physical challenges are multiplied...

Diana, Northern Uganda Malaria AIDS & Tuberculosis Program (NUMAT)

Many hands: how to reach HIV positive youth

HIV positive youth encounter profound and varied challenges. We say we want to help, yet we continually let them down when we don't provide the services they need. It's a growing problem without a sin...

Maya

Girls, love yourselves and win the role-play game called Life

Imagine that life is a role-play game where the plot develops as a result of the decisions you have made and the puzzles you have solved. So how could you win this game? What happens if someone st...

Mischa, UNFPA

Generation 2.0 vs. Generation 2.no!

What is the real added value of online technology in our efforts to save the planet? An interconnected generation During the previous decade, millions of people around the globe have gaine...

Ricardo

HIV prevention: are we really doing it right?

40% of new infections still occur among people aged 15 to 24, but things are starting to change…I think. A few weeks ago at the XVIII International AIDS Conference, we saw young people doing thea...

Sophie

The world’s condom demand, fulfilled by you and me

“An estimated 13 billion condoms per year are needed to help halt the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, according to UNAIDS. The reality falls short.” (UNFPA) A condom he...

Emily

Integration of migration – embracing the newcomers

Ongoing migration is a reality. The goal is not to end migration, but to value, respect and integrate the people who leave their homes in search of resources and safety. Hello everyone. My name i...

Ishmael Kwasi, Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

Ending poverty: our discussion, our vision

Young people have the talent and creativity to end poverty. It is our inherited problem, and we must solve it together. The Kwasi Selassie Poverty Discussion is a blog space for young people who want...

Esther

African youth raise their voices on climate change

Today’s African youth and future generations will inherit the climate system in whichever way governments decide to leave it. The older generation must take responsible action, and the younger g...

Hal

Fix the schools…fix the world

Young people of today have the skills and the smarts to handle the world they inherit. But they don't have the essential confidence in their vision and potential. Without empowerment, they cannot do t...

Giuseppe , European Youth Forum

Young people as producers, not consumers

The UN pays a lot of lip service to youth participation. As the MGD Review is coming up, it's time to focus on young people as producers instead of consumers. The documentary above deals with...

Brooke

Conflict about reproductive health and gender roles leaves youth unprepared to make choices

A strong, independent young woman is walking across her university campus. As she passes the familiar buildings and people, her mind is racing over her new discovery. Already she is defying the tradit...

Robert

A silent phenomenon spreads HIV

Young sex workers in rural Zimbabwe have embarked on a fatal path that increases their likelihood of contracting and spreading HIV. Poverty and a lack of information intensify the problem, but instead...

Hal

Fix the schools…fix the world

Young people of today have the skills and the smarts to handle the world they inherit. But they don't have the essential confidence in their vision and potential. Without empowerment, they cannot do t...

Esther

African youth raise their voices on climate change

Today’s African youth and future generations will inherit the climate system in whichever way governments decide to leave it. The older generation must take responsible action, and the younger g...

Sophie

The world’s condom demand, fulfilled by you and me

“An estimated 13 billion condoms per year are needed to help halt the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, according to UNAIDS. The reality falls short.” (UNFPA) A condom he...

Ishmael Kwasi, Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

Ending poverty: our discussion, our vision

Young people have the talent and creativity to end poverty. It is our inherited problem, and we must solve it together. The Kwasi Selassie Poverty Discussion is a blog space for young people who want...

Emily

Integration of migration – embracing the newcomers

Ongoing migration is a reality. The goal is not to end migration, but to value, respect and integrate the people who leave their homes in search of resources and safety. Hello everyone. My name i...

Ricardo

HIV prevention: are we really doing it right?

40% of new infections still occur among people aged 15 to 24, but things are starting to change…I think. A few weeks ago at the XVIII International AIDS Conference, we saw young people doing thea...

Mischa, UNFPA

Generation 2.0 vs. Generation 2.no!

What is the real added value of online technology in our efforts to save the planet? An interconnected generation During the previous decade, millions of people around the globe have gaine...

Maya

Girls, love yourselves and win the role-play game called life

Imagine that life is a role-play game where the plot develops as a result of the decisions you have made and the puzzles you have solved. So how could you win this game? What happens if someone st...

Diana, Northern Uganda Malaria AIDS & Tuberculosis Program (NUMAT)

Many hands: how to reach HIV positive youth

HIV positive youth encounter profound and varied challenges. We say we want to help, yet we continually let them down when we don't provide the services they need. It's a growing problem without a sin...

Angella

Stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS

A young woman in Uganda contracts HIV/AIDS and faces relentless prejudice that alters every aspect of her life. She is only one of the millions of young people whose physical challenges are multiplied...

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