Strengthen the links between HIV prevention and physical and social protection of girls and boys
Involve children ‘s participation in design and implementation of protection programmes
Work more closely with institutions such as the police and justice systems to improve physical protection of children
Work with state institutions such as social welfare to improve case management, identification of abuse and referrals between education, health and other social services
Evidence shows that four core areas of action need to be provided simultaneously to effectively reduce HIV risk and vulnerabilities. These include:
Information to acquire knowledge
Opportunities to develop life skills
Appropriate health services for young people
Creation of a safe and supportive environment
Tackle legal barriers to the development of appropriate responses for most-at-risk young people
Promote the development of youth-friendly sexual health and drug treatment services
