Welcome to Y Plus Pakistan
Our Mission
At Y Plus Pakistan, we are dedicated to mobilizing young people living with or affected by diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and other infections. Our mission is to increase their capacity to raise their voices for their health and rights. We aim to create an inclusive and empowered community for all young people in Pakistan.
Our Strategic Priorities
- Raise Our Voices: Amplifying the voices of young people living with HIV and other infections to ensure their concerns and needs are heard.
- Strengthen Our Network: Building a robust network across Pakistan to support and connect young people living with or affected by diseases.
- Engage and Empower: Providing resources, training, and opportunities to empower young people to take charge of their health and well-being.
About Us
Y Plus Pakistan is a national-level network of young people living with HIV, other infections, differently-abled individuals, and other young people affected by diseases or infections. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where young people can thrive and advocate for their rights and health.
Our Work and Achievements
- Conducted numerous national and local youth capacity building workshops for young people living with HIV.
- Facilitated consultations on HIV programs, including Global Fund and UNAIDS programs in Pakistan.
- Developed a national workplan for young people living with HIV and young key populations (YKP) under Global Fund GC7.
- Presented young key population recommendations to the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) in Pakistan for Global Fund programs.
- Represented young people living with HIV and other key populations in various national, regional Asia-Pacific, and global HIV programs.
Our Work Aligns & Global Goals
Our initiatives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), UNAIDS HIV-related goals, and other international targets around TB, hepatitis, malaria, and youth engagement at the national level. By advocating for health, rights, and well-being, we contribute to:
- UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- UN SDG 5: Gender Equality
- UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- UNAIDS 95-95-95 Targets: Ensuring 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of those receiving therapy achieve viral suppression.
Our Impact
- Over 30 plus national and local youth capacity building workshops conducted.
- Engaged 2000 plus young people living with HIV and other infections in advocacy and training programs.
- Published 5 plus reports on the status and needs of young people living with HIV in Pakistan.
- Benefitted 1000 plus young individuals through our programs and initiatives.
Empowering Young People Living with HIV & Key Populations.
Raising Awareness About Breast Cancer in Pakistan
Adolescents and Young Key Populations Emerging Trends and Critical Challenges
Championing Reproductive Health Rights in South Punjab
Breaking the Silence: Cracking the Code of Manhood in Multan
Adeeba Ameen at ICPD30 Global Dialogue
Young Positive People Of Pakistan along with Me For Myself organised a one day mental health mediation and awareness session for HIV key populations with the theme of patient safety.
Tayyab Hussain, Engages in Crucial Dialogues for Reproductive Health in Pakistan
Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women: A Capacity Building Training on Health Rights, Gender-Based Violence, and Reporting Mechanisms
Tayyab Hussain of the youth group, recently conducted a session with children.
Humanity in Voice Executive Member Ahmad Bukhari Participates in Critical Child Protection Network Meeting in Multan
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