Webinar: What about the Boys and Young Men? Missed opportunities in HIV prevention and treatment – JSI
Webinar: What about the Boys and Young Men? Missed ... JSI
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A JSI Webinar: What about the Boys and Young Men? Missed opportunities in HIV prevention and treatment
Date:
Thursday November, 2 2023
Time:
10 00 hrs (EST)/16 00 (CAT) / 17 00 hrs (EAT)
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Across geographies, adolescent boys and young men are lagging behind HIV epidemic control targets. Health systems fail to meet their needs, and this has a negative impact on the health of both men and women. Join us in conversation with young men and the experts who support them in Ghana, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. Learn about the challenges they have overcome, their future plans, and what they think is needed for the next generation to have high-quality personal, health, and professional lives.
Background
HIV’s disproportionate impact on adolescent girls and young women has been an important focus of many programs, but more recognition that harmful norms also drive the epidemic among adolescent boys and young men is needed.
Speakers:
Moderator: Tijuana A. James, senior youth advisor, USAID OHA Youth Branch.
Panelists:
- Oscar Otim, peer leader, Pediatric AIDS Treatment for Africa (PATA) and a national young people and adolescent peer support (YAPS) model trainer, Uganda.
- Morton Mambwe, adolescent and young person PrEP mentor, USAID DISCOVER Health Project, Zambia.
- Tatelo Rametsi, SKILLZ Guyz program master coach, Grassroot Soccer, South Africa.
- Isaac Henry Aikins, adolescent boys and young men mentor and project officer, Maritime Life Precious Foundation under USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum Project, Ghana.
- Malizani Phiri, male engagement officer, Ana Patsolo Project, implemented by Malawi AIDS Counseling and Resource Organisation with funding through Bantwana, World Education.
Meet our Speakers:
Oscar Otim is passionate about raising the voices of young people and adolescents living with HIV. He supports the adolescent clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, linking peers to adolescent-friendly HIV testing, counseling and psychosocial support, ART literacy, and follow up services.
Morton Mambwe loves soccer, listening to music, writing poems, and advocating for healthy living. He is dedicated to improving the lives of adolescent boys and young men, who he has been mobilizing in Mushili township by attending social gatherings where he can meet peers and link them to HIV services, such as PrEP and counseling.
Tatelo Rametsi is a father and brother who is passionate about soccer and music. With more than 10 years of experience, his role with Grassroot Soccer focuses on HIV, violence prevention, mental health, and substance misuse among adolescent boys and young men, and he mentors up-and-coming coaches on how to work with them.
Isaac Henry Aikins has almost 20 years of experience supporting people living with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases to access equitable and high-quality health care to live a healthy and meaningful life. He implements community HIV interventions to reach the general and underserved populations with person-centered care.
Malizani Phiri is a football coach, lead farmer, and community development chairperson. He is passionate about bringing positive change in the livelihood of his community, especially youth, and conducts dialogue sessions on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, and HIV prevention with adolescent boys and young men.
Tijuana A. James
With over twenty-five years of experience, she is a proven expert in adolescent and young adult sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention, having served youth, their families, and communities in the U.S., Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. She has done pivotal work on Private Sector Engagement at PEPFAR and USAID and is now advancing the provision of mental health and psychosocial support services for youth as well as other DREAMS-related work. In addition, Tijuana is lending her skills to important DEIA work within USAID, including an outreach initiative to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to expand opportunities and promote interest in careers in Global Health.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases.
- SDG 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
- SDG 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include:
- Linking peers to adolescent-friendly HIV testing, counseling, and psychosocial support services (related to SDG 3.3)
- Mobilizing adolescent boys and young men to attend social gatherings and access HIV services (related to SDG 3.3)
- Conducting dialogue sessions on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, and HIV prevention with adolescent boys and young men (related to SDG 5.3)
- Implementing community HIV interventions to reach general and underserved populations with person-centered care (related to SDG 10.3)
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | SDG 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases. | – Linking peers to adolescent-friendly HIV testing, counseling, and psychosocial support services. – Mobilizing adolescent boys and young men to attend social gatherings and access HIV services. |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. | Conducting dialogue sessions on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, and HIV prevention with adolescent boys and young men. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | SDG 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard. | Implementing community HIV interventions to reach general and underserved populations with person-centered care. |
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Source: jsi.com
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