30years into the response, young positives are still feared, stigmatized and discriminated against on a daily basis at the various levels of learning institutions. YPLHIV endure a triple jeopardy – being young, positive and often, part of a stigmatized group that sits on the margins of society.
Hundreds of young men and women living with HIV 10-24yrs are still in school, few on treatment, less are adhering, comprehensive sex education is continuously obstructed in learning institutions including access to reproductive health commodities.
Recommendation
- Learning institutions should be supported to appreciate the magnitude of stigma practices to students living with HIV.
- Advocate for increased numbers of YPLHIV accomplishing secondary level education especially girls.
- Elimination of stigma and discrimination practices towards adolescents and young people living with HIV at all levels of learning and provide Comprehensive sex education