Since the emergence of the YKP movement around 2010, significant strides have been made in advocacy, partnership, and policy changes across the region. YKP-led networks such as Youth LEAD, Y PEER AP Center, and Youth Voices Count (YVC), Inc., have championed the cause, leading to greater visibility and representation of YKP in regional and global platforms.
However, with the growth of YKP-led country networks and increased prioritization by donors, there is now a pressing need to consolidate these gains and unify efforts through a joint regional strategic plan. Therefore, Youth Lead in collaboration with Y PEER AP Center, and Youth Voices Count (YVC) did consultation on 23 September 2024 that focused on the development of a Regional Strategic Plan for Young Key Populations in Asia Pacific.
This platform aimed to facilitate coordination among donors, civil society, and partners, enhance advocacy, secure funding for YKP-led interventions, and promote policy changes to reduce inequalities and support the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. To achieve this, the forum brought together regional YKP networks, engage key stakeholders, and conduct extensive consultations with YKP leaders, communities, and relevant agencies at all levels.
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