Fight AIDS

In the WAGGGS’ Adolescent Health Global Survey, nearly a quarter of girls surveyed know somebody living with AIDS.

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts were asked which of the following issues would be important for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to talk to world leaders. They said:

• HIV / AIDS – 37%

• Adolescent pregnancy – 24%

• Sexually transmitted conditions – 22%

• Eating disorders – 17%

Girls and young women call the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to take a stand on HIV and AIDS around the world

Almost all Member Organizations are already running projects on HIV and AIDS in their own countries. The World Association needs to continue the dynamic and inspiring work that is being carried out.

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts can earn the AIDS Badge by undertaking activities in three areas through the AIDS Badge Curriculum: fighting fear, shame and injustice; prevention through change in behaviour; and care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS.

The World Association is building a strong partnership with UNAIDS to have an even greater impact on preventing HIV and AIDS among young people.

Discussion forum

More than half of the 60 million people infected by HIV are young people aged 15 to 24 years old. Today, 12 million young people are living with HIV and AIDS and 6,000 more are infected daily - one every 15 seconds. Gender inequality and the low status of women remain two of the principal drivers of HIV and AIDS.

Are girls and young women living with HIV and AIDS discriminated against in your country/community?

Participate in this discussion