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Photo: R. Lord; Photo Disc
Slide 95
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Youth hold the future in their hands, and the entire society
needs to be invested in their progress. With opportunities to
learn and explore their curiosity, young people have much to
offer. However, they face many challenges as well.
The HIV pandemic has become a youth epidemic, which poses huge
barriers for many youth. In the face of AIDS, many young people
have learned to change their behavior. Adults can support youth
in these efforts by encouraging more open conversations about
sexuality, working to reduce stigma regarding those infected
with HIV, and supporting youth involvement in programs that
affect their lives.
As children become adults, all youth need to learn about their
sexuality and reproductive health issues. This includes a wide
range of issues, including delayed sexual debut, limited number
of sexual partners, and condom use for those who are sexually
active.
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