The HIV Information for Myanmar [him] moderator has received the following three questions from a reader. Would any other readers like to try to answer? If you send your answers to the [him] moderator he will email them to her anonymously. If you say so, he can also post them anonymously on [him].
This looks like a college project but it provides us all with food for thought.
[him] moderator
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1. Are there policies and programs in your country for prevention of HIV & AIDS among young people? Are the prevention needs and realities of marginalized young people, including but not limited to, young sex workers, young men who have sex with men, young people who use drugs, out of school youth and young people living with HIV also addressed by these policies and programs?
2. Are HIV & AIDS services such as voluntary counseling and testing, treatment, care and support etc., available in your country youth-friendly ( confidential, safe and welcoming space, non-judgmental, considerate of the realities and choices of young people etc.) ? Are these services affordable and accessible by marginalized young people as well?
3. Please describe the stigma and discrimination faced by young people in your country around HIV/ AIDS and related issues. In your opinion, what should be done at the policy level and at the community level to eliminate such stigma & discrimination?
