August 12th was set aside every year to celebrate International Youth Day and to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Youth...
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Myths/Facts on HIV/AIDS
Myth 1: You can tell someone has HIV/AIDS through their physical appearance or stature? Fact: You can’t tell if someone has HIV or AIDS by looking....
Myths & Facts on Sexual Abuse of Boys
Before addressing the myths, let’s review some key facts: Boys and men can be sexually used or abused, and it has nothing to do with how...
International Day of Friendship
“On this International Day of Friendship, let us cultivate warm ties that strengthen our common humanity and promote the well-being of the human family. “...
World Hepatitis Day: Think Again
This year marks the 7th annual World Hepatitis Day as the same date as the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Blumberg who discovered Hepatitis B....
Is Social Media Shaping or Ruining the Young People?
The high rate of technological advancement in the world seems to have caught us unaware. Indeed the innovations that have occurred in the media lately...
Decriminialisation, Prevention, Human Rights – Day 3 Of AIDS 2014
PRESS RELEASE DAY 3 OF AIDS 2014 CONFERENCE Delegates to AIDS 2014, the 20th International AIDS Conference, were told today that decriminalization of illicit intravenous drug...
Nelson Mandela Day: A Call To Action To End Poverty, Illiteracy And Food Scarcity
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference. – Nelson Mandela Mandela Day...
2014 World Population Day- Investing In Young People- Our Future
On this World Population Day, I call on all with influence to prioritize youth in development plans, strengthen partnerships with youth-led organizations, and involve young...
Vulnerability Among Young Girls
When girls reach puberty, they experience quite rapid sexual, physical and emotional changes over which they have no control. They can’t hide their developing breasts...