This discussion paper was developed by UNAIDS, UNIFEM and partners at the request of the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women as a background document for the expert panel meeting on the equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context o

This study aimed to identify risk factors for HIV infection among women aged 15-24 years who reported having one lifetime sexual partner in South Africa. A 2003 household survey of 11,904 15-24 year old women on sexual behavior and HIV testing was used.

This article describes Germany's approach to youth sex education.

This report card aims to provide a summary of HIV prevention for girls and young women in Papua New Guinea.

This report card aims to provide a summary of HIV prevention for girls and young women in Cambodia.

This report card aims to provide a summary of HIV prevention for girls and young women in Indonesia.

This report card aims to provide a summary of HIV prevention for girls and young women in Nepal.

This report card aims to provide a summart of HIV prevention for girls and young women in Thailand.

We examined the association of orphanhood and completion of compulsory school education among young people in South Africa. In South Africa, school attendance is compulsory through grade 9, which should be completed before age 16.

In 2007, the World Health Organization, together with United Nations and international organization as well as experts, met to draw upon existing evidence and practical experience from regions, countries and individual schools in promoting health through schools.