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World AIDS Day 2023: “Let communities lead” Title: Uniting for Change: Mobilizing Collective Support to Combat HIV/AIDS in Nigeria   Today, December 1, marks World AIDS Day, a globally recognized day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and showing support for people living with the virus. On this significant day, it is crucial for us to reflect and renew our commitment to our response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Nigeria. In the face of the ongoing global HIV/AIDS pandemic, it is crucial that we rally together to strengthen Nigeria’s response to this devastating disease. The burden of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria is significant, with prevalence rates varying across states. It behoves on us to critically examine the urgent need for collective support in Nigeria, with specific reference to the commitment statements made by Ekiti State and other leaders in the country. Understanding the Challenge: HIV/AIDS continues to pose a significant threat to public health and the well-being of individuals within Nigeria. According to UNAIDS, as of 2020, Nigeria had the second-highest number of people living with HIV globally, with approximately 1.7 million Nigerians affected by the virus. Drawing inspiration from relevant literature, we can resonate with the words of Nelson Mandela

Full Circle Tax Watch For Marginalized Population in Nigeria, Mali and Ghana The Full Circle Tax Watch project aimed to empower young people, with a specific focus on gender minorities and persons with disabilities, across Ghana, Nigeria, and Mali was implemented as a Consortium of Civil society organizations with the support of Voice Global. The primary goal of this project is to enhance social accountability around fiscal issues, particularly taxation and public budgeting. Also to improve access to comprehensive social services, with a particular emphasis on healthcare and education. In Nigeria, the project partners Kids & Teens Resource Centre and Peer Review Forum Nigeria; Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) in Ghana and the Arcad Sante Plus in Mali all worked together to promote greater inclusion of marginalized communities in fiscal policy-making and practices. The vision is to first, expand institutional support for the inclusion of marginalized people in engaging with tax policy reforms and budget monitoring. Secondly, to enhance the understanding of budget and fiscal monitoring, pro-poor tax policy, efficient tax collection, and public budget allocations among organizations addressing the health and education needs of marginalized populations. In achieving these, implementing members who are trained personnel, trained members of

International Day of the Girl Child Commemoration In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, K&TRC organized an impactful and informative event at Saint Louis Grammar School and for Girls living with hearing impairment Akure High School in Akure. This events aimed to empower the young girls with knowledge about Gender-Based Violence, the importance of leadership, their well-being as girls, their rights as children, and menstrual hygiene. The event sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the vital topics needed to equip these young girls for a better future. The event commenced with an informative session on Gender-Based Violence. The students were educated about what Gender-Based Violence is, its various forms, and the severe consequences it has on victims and society. They were also provided with practical tips on how to prevent it and what to do if they ever experience a case of Gender-Based Violence. The objective was to raise awareness about this critical issue and empower the girls to protect themselves and support others. The students were encouraged to aspire to become leaders in their communities and society. They received lectures on the importance of leadership. How they, as young girls, can play significant roles in