UNICEF’s Role in Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for Young People, Children Pregnant Women and Their Partners

There are no instant prescriptions on how to provide voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) for young people and children, as well as VCT for pregnant women and their partners. Further learning by doing and expanded partnerships in action are required. Effective and innovative responses to the psychosocial needs of young people and children (including counseling) require investment in addition to VCT services. The United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has a crucial role to play in this area.