The implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence 2016, para. 62
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Adolescents are the only age group in which death due to AIDS is increasing. Adolescents may face challenges in gaining access to antiretroviral treatment and remaining in treatment; the need to gain the consent of guardians in order to access HIV-related services, disclosure and stigma are some barriers. Adolescent girls are disproportionately affected, representing two thirds of new infections. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adolescents, adolescents who exchange sex for money, goods or favours and adolescents who inject drugs are also at a higher risk of HIV infection.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personnes concernées
Adolescents
Girls
LGBTQI+
Année
2016
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 20, The implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence (2016), para. 62.