The realities of adolescent key populations: what is the evidence?
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The realities of adolescent key populations: what is the evidence?
20th International AIDS ConferenceMelbourne, Australia. 21st July 2014
Susan Kasedde, DrPHSenior Specialist, HIV (Adolescents)
UNICEF, NYHQ
#EndAdolescentAIDS#ShowYourLove
OUTLINE
1. What we know about adolescent key populations
2. Opportunities for programme and future research
What Do We Know?
… Not just adolescents
Opportunities for Programmes & Research
1. Participation of adolescents, young people, community based organizations as critical resources to bridge the gap between programmes/services and vulnerable adolescents.
2. Laws, policies and social norm change – engaging adolescents, civil society organizations and communities
3. Strengthening data & evidence:1. Population size estimation and
disaggregated data
2. Implementation science to accelerate learning on effective service delivery