Advocates for Youth is a nonprofit organization and advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., USA, dedicated to sexuality education, the prevention of HIV and of sexually transmitted disease, teenage pregnancy prevention, youth access to condoms and contraception (including emergency contraception), equality for LGBT youth, and youth participation. In addition, Advocates for Youth sponsors media campaigns and other forms of outreach which attempt to change societal norms to be more understanding of, accepting, of, and responsible about youth sexuality.
Advocates for Youth has both domestic and international programs, and creates and funds programs as well as lobbying for policies, including the Responsible Education About Life Act. Among their work is the preparation of educational materials - for example, a publicity kit encouraging parents to talk to their children about HIV prevention - under contract from government bodies such as the Center for Disease Control.
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