Publications on Adolescents
Survive, Thrive, Transform - Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health (2016–2030) - 2018 Monitoring Report: Current Status and Strategic Priorities
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The report sets out the status of women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health, and on health systems and social and environmental determinants.
 
 
Guidance on Ethical Considerations in Planning and Reviewing Research Studies on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents
Resource | Guidelines,

This document is intended to address commonly occurring situations and challenges that one faces in carrying out research with adolescents (people aged 10–19 years), the majority of whom are deemed not to have reached the recognized age of majority in their respective settings. To this end, adolescents aged 18 and 19 years are classified as adults in many settings and have the legal capacity to make autonomous decisions regarding their participation in research.

 
 
National Human Development Report 2018: Timor-Leste
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Timor-Leste’s 4th National Human Development Report responds to the development aspirations of the youth of Timor-Leste, the drivers of the nation’s future development. The report examines well-being and identifies options for seizing the demographic dividend, an issue that profoundly influences human potential and sustainable development.
 
 
Start Free Stay Free AIDS Free - 2017 Progress Report
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This progress report reflects achievements made during the first year of implementation (through December 2016), as countries have taken actions in line with new or existing national strategies. The most recent data on country progress in 2016 are based on country-reported data and country-developed models using Spectrum software that were reported to UNAIDS in 2017.
 
 
Manual for Male Circumcision under Local Anaesthesia and HIV Prevention Services for Adolescent Boys and Men
Resource | Tools,
This Manual is primarily intended for nonsurgical, qualified providers and for trainers who are involved in the provision of male circumcision services for HIV prevention and other health benefits in East and Southern Africa.
 
 
Guidance Note on Campus Violence Prevention and Response
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The note is intended to support universities and university administrators, UN staff working with universities in this area, civil society partners, students and other relevant stakeholders—particularly in middle- and low-income countries where there are few resources for addressing violence against women. Universities should adopt targeted measures to address the needs of specific groups, including those most vulnerable and at risk

 
 
Technical Guidance for Prioritizing Adolescent Health
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This document can guide country stakeholders in conducting a systematic situation assessment that will enable them to prioritize adolescent health within their national policy processes.
 
 
Research for an AIDS Free Generation: A Global Research Agenda for Adolescents Living with HIV
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Adolescents living with HIV are in urgent need of improved approaches to address their specific health needs. Evidence indicates higher rates of loss to follow up, and poor adherence, as well as increased needs for psychosocial support. This population group continues to be underserved by current HIV services and have significantly worse access to and coverage of ART.
 
 
Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused
Resource | Guidelines,
This guideline aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for quality clinical care for children and adolescents who have, or may have, been subjected to sexual abuse, in order to mitigate the negative health consequences and improve their well-being.
 
 
Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!): Guidance to Support Country Implementation
Resource | Guidelines,
This Guidance is a milestone for translating the Global Strategy into action. It provides a wealth of information to policy-makers, practitioners, researchers, educators, donors, and civil society organizations – including the most up to-date data on the major disease and injury burdens that affect adolescents.