Caribbean youth leaders needed!
via UNAIDS Caribbean:
UNAIDS is currently seeking applications of interest for membership on this forum, including ones from Caribbean representatives.
The UNAIDS Youth Advisory Forum is a mechanism for open dialogue and exchange between UNAIDS and the diverse youth constituency with the mandate to:
- Provide strategic advice to the UNAIDS Secretariat on policies and programmes related to young people and HIV.
- Update the UNAIDS Secretariat on emerging developments within the youth and HIV movements at local, regional and international levels.
- On a yearly basis, provide a short summary analysis including key recommendations and follow up actions to strengthen the UNAIDS Secretariat ability to work with and for young people in reference to advocacy and leadership within the global AIDS response, to be presented to and discussed with senior leadership within the UNAIDS Secretariat.
- Advise the UNAIDS Secretariat on effective strategies and tools to promote meaningful youth participation and leadership in the AIDS response at country, regional and global level for maximum impact.
- Foster partnerships between the UNAIDS Secretariat and key youth constituencies and movements, with an emphasis on connecting HIV to the broader health and development agendas.
- Shape and co-lead advocacy efforts together with the UNAIDS Secretariat to mobilize and inspire youth leadership in the AIDS response at country, regional and global level.
Learn more about the requirements and responsibilities for membership then download the Expression of Interest Form.
UN sees Latin America growth but price bubbles 'a risk'
Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is set to be 4.7% this year, the UN’s regional economic body, ECLAC, says.
The growth is being fuelled by strong domestic demand with more people in work and able to access credit.
But ECLAC warns that the region faces the risk of worsening inflation, and capital inflows could produce bubbles in financial and property markets.
