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YOUTH VIOLENCE AND HIV

YOUTH VIOLENCE AND HIV. CECILIA GARCIA RUIZ Gender Projects Coordinator Espolea www.espolea.org ceci.garcia@espolea.org. A CONCERN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. The Numbers. Worldwide, approximately 250 000 homicides occur among youth between the ages of 10 and 29 each year (WHO).

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YOUTH VIOLENCE AND HIV

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  1. YOUTH VIOLENCE AND HIV CECILIA GARCIA RUIZ Gender Projects Coordinator Espolea www.espolea.org ceci.garcia@espolea.org A CONCERN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

  2. The Numbers Worldwide, approximately 250 000 homicides occur among youth between the ages of 10 and 29 each year (WHO). 41 % of new HIV infections occur among young people between 15 and 24 years. 41% of the annual total number of homicides globally

  3. Globally, women 15-24 years old are more vulnerable to HIV infection, with infection rates to twice as high as among men of the same age.

  4. Patterns of youth violence UNDP Citizen Security Survey 2010 • Violence has a gender dimension. • Violence among pre-adolescents is a growing concern among citizens. • School violence has escalated. • Youth violence is often a response to the threat and fear of victimization. • Youth violence is closely associated with community violence. • Youth victimization by peers and adults creates an environment for more violence.

  5. Environmental and structural risk factors for youth violence

  6. Recommendations on the way forward • Need of disaggregated data by sex, age, ethnic group. • Contextualized programs that are inclusive and integrated. • Coordination and partnership among intergovernmental, governmental and civil society stakeholders is imperative and must support youth-adult partnerships. • Strengthen police-youth relationships. • Provision of specific alternatives. Acknowledge the role that youth plays in the processes of preventing violence.

  7. Using information and communication technologies, including social networks to spread the message and foster youth participation to prevent youth violence and HIV.

  8. Thank you! Cecilia García Ruiz Gender Projects Coordinator Espolea www.espolea.org @Espolea ceci.garcia@espolea.org @Cecigarciaruiz

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