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Understanding the Connection Between Rights and Programming in HIV Prevention for African Girls

This piece, authored by Felistah Mbithe, Executive Director of Fortress of Hope Africa, examines the critical relationship between rights and programming in the context of HIV prevention among young women. It highlights the alarming statistics on HIV infection risk, revealing that girls aged 15-24 in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa face significant challenges compared to their male peers. The article advocates for asset building—social, human, physical, and financial—to reduce vulnerability and expand opportunities for girls, ensuring their rights are respected and upheld.

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Understanding the Connection Between Rights and Programming in HIV Prevention for African Girls

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  1. What is the “Rights” Connection to Programming? By Felistah Mbithe Executive Director Fortress of Hope Africa FORTRESS OF HOPE AFRICA.

  2. Risk of HIV infection • Girls in the 15-24 years are at increased risk of HIV infection as compared to their mail counterparts • In Kenya 4:1 • Uganda 4:1 • South Africa 8:1

  3. Assets Building • Reducing vulnerability • Expand Opportunities • Social assets • Human assets • Physical assets • Financial assets

  4. Realization

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