Gender inequities increase chances of exposure.
Investment is needed to expand access to the HIV prevention programmes that led to a 39% decline in new acquisitions among young women ages 15–24 in sub-Saharan African countries from 2010–2020. These programmes empower young women and address harmful societal expectations about gender roles.
GUIDANCE & IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
52%
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of locations with moderate and high HIV incidence have a programme for adolescent girls & young women.*
Global target of 90% by 2025
30%
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of young women ages 15–24 use condoms with non-regular partners.*
Global target of 80% by 2025