The Barcelona YouthForce campaign in Barcelona succeeded in elevating youth concerns about HIV/AIDS as a priority for international leaders in HIV prevention. In his closing plenary speech, former U.S. President William Clinton named the YouthForce as "an example of what we have to have more of if citizens will take ownership of this fight."

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Newsletters:

Barcelona YouthForce Newsletter No. 1 highlights youth involvement as crucial new direction for HIV prevention and includes support from World Bank, UNICEF and others. Read in Newsletter 1 [PDF 550kb].

Barcelona YouthForce Newsletter No. 2. UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot told more than 200 youth activists and their adult allies, "We are working with young people, not for young people." For coverage of the YouthForce event where Piot spoke, an endorsement of the YouthForce by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and more, read Newsletter 2 [PDF 331kb], prepared from Barcelona.

Barcelona YouthForce Newsletter No. 3. For reports of how HIV positive youth are networking, first-hand views of the lives of AIDS orphans, reports of YouthForce networking events, and more, read Newsletter 3 [PDF 64kb], prepared from Barcelona.

Barcelona YouthForce Newsletter No. 4. For a summary of YouthForce activities, including a stunning photo essay, calls for more youth advocacy, and reflections from the youngest YouthForce member, read the final YouthForce Newsletter 4 [PDF 794kb]