COVID-19 Policy Briefing on Prioritising Children, Adolescents and Caregivers Affected by HIV in the COVID-19 response
COVID-19 is having catastrophic and lasting consequences for millions of children, adolescents and caregivers affected by HIV and AIDS. This policy briefing, launched in January 2021 includes 9 Calls to Action – so we can act to prevent those already made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS from being further impacted and not lose precious gains made. It shows the lasting impact of COVID-19 on children. Read the COVID-19 Policy Briefing now.

 

Calls to Action

  1. Put equity at the heart of COVID-19 response and recovery efforts 
  2. Channel funds to communities – fast
  3. Combine biomedical, social and economic support
  4. Grow and integrate HIV programmes for children, adolescents and caregivers
  5. Strengthen the voices of children, adolescents and caregivers affected by HIV
  6. Provide frontline health workers with the support they need to deliver essential services
  7. Promote accurate, accessible information on COVID-19 and its impacts to children, adolescents and caregivers affected by HIV and AIDS
  8. Research and monitor the impact of COVID-19 in children, adolescents and caregivers in areas of high HIV burden
  9. Support a People’s Vaccine
A social media toolkit has been produced to help The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS increase awareness for the issues raised within the COVID-19 Policy Briefing. Share with your networks on social media using the copy and imagery provided. @childrenandHIV, #ReachAllChildren, @The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS. Download the social media toolkit.