Clarendon Youths Targeted for Better Reproductive and Sexual Health

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Students from the Foga Road High School in Clarendon perform a dub poem at the World Aids Day youth empowerment symposium held to stem the prevalence of pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) among the youth population.

Clarendon Youths Targeted for Better Reproductive and Sexual Health

Source: Jamaicans.com

Students from the Foga Road High School in Clarendon perform a dub poem at the World Aids Day youth empowerment symposium held to stem the prevalence of pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) among the youth population.

The forum, a joint partnership with the Southern Regional Health Authority and the National Family Planning Board and UNICEF was held on the grounds of the Old Police Station in May Pen, Clarendon, on Friday, November 29. Clarendon was selected to host the event because national data shows that the parish has one of the highest rates of pregnancy and STI among the youth population.

The forum was paired with the commemoration of World Aids Day, which focused on the theme, “Communities Make the Difference”, in recognition of the impact that the youth community has on the promotion of HIV prevention messages and the issue of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination.

Students participate in a physical activity session at the World Aids Day youth empowerment symposium on the grounds of the Old Police Station in May Pen, Clarendon, on Friday, November 29.

Scores of high school students from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth participated in the forum, which focused on sexual and reproductive health information through education and entertainment.

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