Thread by @aidswatchafrica

Welcome to the #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat!! We are pleased to have you here on this #InternationalYouthDay. @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi and @AUYouthProgram are on standby to engage with you!!! Let's chat!

We have 5 (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) questions for you and would like to engage with your responses. Share your thoughts by simply:
1. Picking a question you’d like to answer
2. Typing your response and label it A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5 in line with the respective question

3. Engaging with others participating in the chat by replying, liking and/or retweeting

NB: Add #ProtectedAndInformed and #twitterchat so the community can engage with you this #InternationalYouthDay

Q1: In 2019, how many new infections were among young people (15-24 years) around the world? #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

Q2: How many young people (15-24 years) were living with HIV globally in 2019? #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

Q3: How many times are #adolescent #girls and #young #women more likely to acquire #HIV than their #male peers? #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

Q4: What were the two top priorities of the #youth to end #AIDS by 2030 at the High-Level Meeting on #AIDS held in New-York in June 2021? #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

Q5: In how many countries around the world do young people need the consent of their parents to get tested for HIV ? #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

As we wrap up #InternationalYouthDay, we extend heartfelt gratitude to all who participated in the #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat. #HIV reponse in #Africa is joint effort - we cannot do it without you! @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

How do you think you did on the #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat poll questions? Let's see if you have your facts right! Below are the right answers to Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram #InternationalYouthDay

Last but not least!!!
A5 - Education and employment

If the answers you picked were inaccurate, now you're informed. And information is protection! #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat @UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram

Be sure to stay tuned for the date of next #ProtectedAndInformed #TwitterChat. Happy #InternationalYouthDay w/@UNAIDS_AU_ECA @UNAIDS @hikemboi @AUYouthProgram