Young Women HIV Prevention Council

13/12/2024

12/12/2024

10/12/2024

Over the past 16 days, we’ve explored powerful topics that highlight the urgency of ending Gender-Based Violence:

✅ The different forms of violence—physical, emotional, financial, and digital.
✅ The psychological toll of GBV on survivors and families.
✅ Accountability in healthcare, law enforcement, and communities.
✅ The intersections of GBV and HIV.
✅ Community-led solutions to foster safer spaces for women and children.

But the fight doesn’t stop here. Gender-Based Violence is a daily reality for too many, and our activism must go beyond these 16 days. This is an everyday battle therefore it should be a 365 days fight.

Let’s continue holding perpetrators accountable, amplifying survivor voices, and creating a world where everyone feels safe and valued—every single day.

💡 What will you do to keep the momentum going? Share your commitment below!

09/12/2024

Building Trust, Saving Lives: Addressing GBV and HIV with Compassion and Equality in Healthcare.

01/12/2024

On this , let’s remember that the fight against HIV/AIDS is deeply connected to the fight against Gender-Based Violence.

Gender- Based Violence increases the risk of HIV transmission, while stigma and discrimination silence survivors. Together, we can break the cycle, advocate for prevention, and ensure support for all.

25/11/2024

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign to call for the elimination of violence against women and children.

This year’s theme, “End Violence Against Women and Children Now: The Call for Accountability,” reminds us of the urgent need for action and systemic change.

Let’s work together to hold perpetrators accountable, challenge harmful norms, and create safe spaces for everyone. 💪

🔗 Follow our page for daily posts, videos, and resources throughout the campaign! Together, we can make a difference.

15/11/2024

CONVERSATIONS AT . Knowledge is our first line of defense, but it’s only powerful when shared. Educating our communities about HIV vaccines isn’t just important—it’s urgent. AVAC IAS - International AIDS Society

29/10/2024

Day 2 of the bootcamp:

Nandi Sikwana on Multi-Purpose Prevention Technologies with a specific focus on the Dual Prevention Pill.
The young people in the room have shared great excitement for this specific MPT!

28/10/2024

Nandi at the boot camp hosted by Advocacy for Prevention of HIV and AIDS - APHA and Shout It Now; engaging the young people in the room on the HIV Prevention landscape.

15/10/2024

“Our fight doesn’t make sense if the ring expires”

09/10/2024

and partners launched the People’s Research Agenda on the night of DAY 1 of , the PRA outlines recommendations to broaden and improve the HIV prevention pipeline. It calls for increased investment and financial backing for HIV prevention research and development, while also shaping an advocacy strategy that meets the needs of affected communities.

Visit https://avac.org/resource/report/peoples-research-agenda/ and join the movement!

09/10/2024

AVAC’s Nandi kicking off the session on Ensuring we get Research-to-Rollout Right at the Advocates corner.