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Social factors like homophobia, racism, and sexism are inextricably linked to issues of poverty as well as limited access to employment, health care, and educational opportunities. Together these factors contribute to the unequal distribution of HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy among people of color, indigenous populations, and GLBTQ youth.

Did You Know?

Even with equal or better risk behaviors, young African Americans are more at risk for HIV and STIs than are white youth.
One quarter of a African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos live below the poverty level.
Over 200 million worldwide have no access to contraception.
Stigma against GLBTQ people in the U.S. and the world contributes to discrimination, higher HIV rates, and lack of care.
Childbearing is the leading cause of death for young women ages 15-19 worldwide.

To achieve good sexual health for everyone we must work toward equal human rights and access to resources. Our generation will not ignore conditions in the United States and around the world that compromise young people’s health and put them at risk.

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Other Resources

Need current, reliable information on this topic? Check out the links below for the latest research.

Adolescent Maternal Mortality: An Overlooked Crisis

Explaining Disparities in the HIV Epidemic

Gender Bias: Perspectives from the Developing World

The Impact of Homophobia and Racism on GLBTQ Youth of Color

Our Lives, Our Change: A Toolkit for U.S.-based Youth Activists Working on International Family Planning Issues [PDF Download]