25.7 millionApproximately, Africa had 25.7 million people living with HIV and 1.1 million new infections in 2018. HIV/AIDS is also one of the leading causes of mortality in the region Source: World Health Organization Regional office for Africa
40-70 %Girls with disabilities experience discrimination and heightened vulnerability on account of their gender, age, and disability, and girls with intellectual disabilities are particularly vulnerable. It is estimated that between 40 to 70 percent will be sexually abused before they reach 18 years of age. Source: Plan International
"None of us is equal until all of us are equal, injustice against one is injustice against all. Gender equality is a matter of justice. And it is about all of us. We must do our part."
"No, the amount of virus transmitted through saliva in a kiss, is too little to infect someone else with HIV. BUT; if there are open sores in both mouths and blood is coming out, then there is a chance of…"
