UN Joint AIDs Team Programme

With support from other United Nations Agencies, UNFPA is supporting National Aids Control Council (NACC) in the development and implementation of a BCC strategy for youth in Kenya.

The BCC for youth is aimed at

• defining the different categories of youth that exists in Kenya,
• identifying the information needs of the young people with regard to HIV and AIDS,
• select effective communication channels for young people
• develop a BCC package promoting safe behaviour and practice amongst the Youth.

UNFPA is also involved in the Joint HIV/AIDS programme review (JAPR)as well supporting the Kenya National Aids strategic plan through not only supporting the BCC development but as well as active participation in the JAPR by

• looking at ways in enhancing linkages between JAPR, national planning and budget cycles.
• Strenthening the decentralisation structures at the district and constituency levels to lead to decentralised JAPR meeting in the future.

UNFPA has provided further support through stationing of a UN Volunteer based at NACC to assist in Gender Mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS Programmes.

Publications produced through the UN Joint Programmes include:

1. Violence Against Women and Girls in the Era of HIV and AIDS, June 2006



2. Access and Barriers to HIV Information and services for Girls and Young Women in Kenya, August 2006



3. Property and inheritance Rights of Women and Girls in Kenya in the Era of HIV and AIDS, August 2006.