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Response of LAFPSH “ Papardes zieds ” to HIV/AIDS in Latvia

Response of LAFPSH “ Papardes zieds ” to HIV/AIDS in Latvia. “Woman and HIV/AIDS in CEE. Bringing different cum m unities together to advance common goals”, Warsaw, 11.-12.11.2005. Marta Veinberga, project leader, volunteer coordinator ; marta@papardeszieds.lv. About us.

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Response of LAFPSH “ Papardes zieds ” to HIV/AIDS in Latvia

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  1. Response of LAFPSH “Papardes zieds” to HIV/AIDS in Latvia “Woman and HIV/AIDS in CEE. Bringing different cummunities together to advance common goals”, Warsaw, 11.-12.11.2005. Marta Veinberga, project leader, volunteer coordinator; marta@papardeszieds.lv

  2. About us • Latvia`sAssociationforFamily Planning and Sexual Health • Since 1994 • A member association of International Planned ParenthoodFederation • Working on 5A (Adolescents, Advocacy, Access, Abortion, HIV/AIDS)

  3. HIV/AIDS in Latvia • Total number for Sept 30,2005 is 3725 (x2?); • About 40% of HIV+ are younger than 25; • Risk groups- IDU sexual partners, young women; • 51% of young people of general population (15-24) use condoms during casual sex;* *Reproductive health in the population. Study on the situation in LV, 1997-2003, UNFPA

  4. “PZ” works in 3 levels Advocacy Coordination Programs

  5. Educational youth projects on SRHR • Peer to peer education • in Latvian since 1994, in Russian since 2005 (piloting 2001) • about 120 classes a year (about 2000 y.p. educated) • Youth iniciatives (e.g.Baloon mail)

  6. Educational youth projects on SRHR • Education program for vulnerable young people • Prisons, special schools for young people at risk, day care centers for street children; • Since 2004; • Program of 6 workshops;

  7. Educational youth projects on SRHR • Online counseling (e-mail) • since 1998; • about 2000 questions a year; • 2005- created special web page for young people;

  8. Example of collaborationCoordination • 2002- coalition “Another school” • 10 NGOs, youth centers, public org. over Latvia working with peer education in SRHR; • Sharing: • Common standards for training, examination and certification • Common evaluation forms for PE workshops • Collaboration

  9. Example of collaborationCoordination • 2002-2005 “Coordinated support for young people health and development”, UNDP Latvia: • Handbook for peer educators, training program; • Information materials on HIV/AIDS; • “PZ”- umbrella organisation for network of 20 NGO`s;

  10. Example of collaborationAdvocacy • 2004- on the basis of “Another school” -55 organisation coalition for advocacy in SRHR • Important partners on HIV/AIDS • National AIDS Prevention Centre • DIA+LOGS • Genders • ...

  11. Challenges... • Stigma and discrimination reduce • SRHR of HIV/AIDS affected • Sex education in schools • Youth Friendly Health Services

  12. ? Thank you!

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