UNITED! Movement

Youth-led advocacy thrives when young people have access to the right tools. Through the UNITED! Movement, a range of resources have been developed to support young advocates working on HIV and SRHR including the YOUTH ADVOCACY BRIEF titled: Young, Bold and Informed! Powering our Voices in SRHR and HIV Advocacy in ESA. Explore this tool designed to strengthen youth leadership, support peer education, and encourage meaningful participation in advocacy spaces by scanning the QR code or here:hovqr.me/4082a16c #UNITEDMovementESA

The UNITED! Movement continues to connect young advocates across regions working to advance HIV and SRHR advocacy. Over the past year, the movement has supported youth leadership initiatives, strengthened global partnerships, and created opportunities for young advocates to engage in policy and advocacy spaces. Explore some of the highlights and achievements from the movement here:yplusglobal.org/docs/resources… or scan QR Code #UNITEDMovementESA

Youth voices matter ✊🏾 Join our Listening Session to reflect on the Post-Anglophone Africa Regional Meeting on Meaningful Engagement in Global Fund GC8. Let’s share lessons, strategies, and connect with CCM Youth Reps across the region. 🗓️ 13 March 2026 ⏰ 14:00 PM CAT / 15:00 PM EAT 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/j/89317101760 Meeting ID: 893 1710 1760 | Passcode: 122326 #UNITEDMovementESA #GC8

📍Efficacy News Article Feature Following International Women’s Day, UNICEF in collaboration with UNITED! Movement is calling for stronger action to protect and empower adolescent girls across Eastern and Southern Africa. From tackling gender-based violence and improving maternal health to keeping girls in school and amplifying youth leadership, investing in girls is key to stronger communities and sustainable development. Read more to hear voices from Malawi, Zambia, Uganda and South Africa remind us: when girls have education, safety and opportunity, they can transform their futures and the continent. Link to article:efficacynews.africa/2026/03/10/uni… #UNITEDMovementESA

Rights. Justice. Action. Women’s rights mean little if they cannot be defended. When justice fails, women pay the price. True equality requires laws that protect, courts that believe survivors, and accessible legal support for all women and girls. Justice must be built, funded, and defended because without justice, rights are only words. #internationalwomensday #rights #justice #action #UNITEDMovementESA

We are LIVE 🚨🔥 The discussion on youth engagement in the GC8 grant process of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has officially started! Join us now on Google Meet and add your voice to the conversation: meet.google.com/hfb-ktgb-wbb #INTER4SUSTAIN

🌍 Last year, the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV brought together global experts, youth advocates, and clinicians to share powerful research, bold ideas, and real-world solutions for adolescent health. Now, we’re building on that momentum. 🌏 The 10th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2026 📍 Bangkok | 📅 21–23 September 2026 📝 Call for Abstracts open ⏳ Deadline: 5 June 2026 🔗 amededu.co/4kpuqcJ Join us and help shape the future of adolescent health.

Reminder 🚨 Tomorrow | 3:00PM EAT We are reflecting on the youth engagement in the GC8 process of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. 📍 Google Meet: meet.google.com/hfb-ktgb-wbb 
📝 Register here: forms.gle/cctRb6u7owTcfu… Show up. Speak up. #INTER4SUSTAIN

ICYMI: Rewatch our 2026 Kickoff Webinar here: youtube.com/watch?v=mtzGQr… The webinar served as a platform to reflect on 2025 achievements and bring youth voices in unison to plan for 2026 holistically as a Movement. Do leave us a comment on what you would like to see in 2026 #UNITEDMovementESA

Why should Big Pharma lower patent costs when it doesn’t benefit them? Africa can’t wait. True health sovereignty means accelerating our own medical research. Hear Trevor’s full insights in the episode with The Policy Digest. Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/K5w_2ReXDBA #UNITEDMovementESA

Join us for our Annual UNITED! Kick-off Meeting as we align, connect, and set the tone for the exciting work ahead. 🗓 25 February ⏰ 14:00 CAT | 15:00 EAT 📍 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/81194777646?…

Financing Youth Health Can’t Wait. Together with @afriyanesa the UNITED! Movement convened a High-Level Donor Breakfast to push for stronger, sustained investment in adolescent and youth SRHR and HIV programming. Youth leaders, policymakers, UN agencies, and civil society came together to confront funding gaps and align on coordinated advocacy for increased domestic and donor commitments. #CantStopWontStop #FundYouthHealth #unitedmovementesa

The Adol & HIV Workshop is coming to Bangkok! 📅 21–23 Sept 2026 Passionate about adolescent health? Working in #HIV or #SRHR?   📣Call for (Research) Abstracts Deadline: 5 Jun 2026 Submit here: amededu.co/4kpuqcJ   Join us in shaping the future of adolescent health!

Young People are Refusing to Remain Silent! 📢 “Funding cuts to SRHR and HIV prevention programs directly threaten our future.” – Seluleko Simelane. #cantstopwontstop #unitedmovementesa #fundourfuture #equippedforchange #srhr

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Ikka Noviyanti @ikka_ikkanovi93 as the new Executive Director of Y+ Global. 🇮🇩🌍 A respected youth leader & young woman living with #HIV, Ikka, will assume the role from April, following a planned transition.🔗 yplusglobal.org/news-ikka-novi…

At #ICASA2025 🇬🇭 young people and communities took centre stage! From the opening ceremony to youth-led sessions and advocacy spaces, Y+ Global took ownership of the moment and amplified youth leadership in Africa’s #HIV response. Read more 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-icasa-202…

Your holidays don’t have to be boring 🎉 Download the UNITED! HIV & SRHR Card Game and turn game night or afternoon into a fun, lighthearted way to spark meaningful conversations with friends and family. From facts and myths to dares and sharing, it’s all about learning, laughing, and linking up, anytime, anywhere. 🃏✨ Perfect for keeping HIV & SRHR conversations engaging this holiday season. Download here: yplusglobal.org/resources-unit… #UNITEDMovementESA

📢The Global AIDS Strategy 2026–2031 has been adopted by the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board. It places country leadership, community leadership, and human rights at the centre. Ending AIDS demands collective action. No single actor can do this alone. unaids.org/en/resources/d…

🎧 Looking for something meaningful to binge this holiday season? Tune into two powerful episodes of Young Voices: The Young Voices Podcast on Spotify to listen to One Voice, In Action, exploring how the UNITED! Movement in East and Southern Africa is strengthening youth-led advocacy, and When the Money Stops, unpacking the real impact of funding cuts on young people’s health and the future of youth-friendly services. Insightful, honest, and led by young people shaping the movement—these conversations are a must listen and we hope you enjoy them.

We caught up with Bahati Haule from the just ended @icasa2025 on how it’s been being part of @unitedmovementesa & here’s what she had to say. This has been an incredible year & we hope to see you all next year as we continue to work together to level up in advocacy. #UNITEDMovement