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UNAIDS and French Parliamentary Assembly join forces to strengthen HIV response
30 07 2010 DAKAR, 7 July 2010 – A memorandum of understanding was signed today by Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS, and Yvon Vallières, President of the French Parliamentary Assembly (Assemblée parlementaire de la francophonie or APF), to strengthen the HIV response in francophone countries hardest hit by the HIV epidemic. The signing ceremony took place during the 36th session of the APF, which brings together 300 parliamentarians from francophone countries.
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Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to achieving Millennium Development Goals in Africa
30 07 2010 Kampala, 27 July 2010 — Investing in the health of women and children is the focus of the high-level Summit of the African Union held 25-27 July in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, attended by more than 35 Heads of State and politicians, is highlighting progress and challenges in advancing Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5, which call for reducing child mortality and improving maternal health.
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UN Secretary-General awards special commendation to UN Cares
30 07 2010 On 29 July 2010 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon awarded a "special commendation" to UN Cares during the UN 21 Awards at UN Headquarters in New York.
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UNAIDS salutes country leadership to eliminate HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence
29 07 2010 VIENNA, 20 July 2010—UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé applauded today the leadership displayed by China, Namibia and the United States of America to lift their travel restrictions for people living with HIV, while calling for similar action in all countries that continue to employ such discriminatory measures.
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Ahead of World Cup, national team captains appeal: “Give AIDS the red card”
27 07 2010 Captains of the teams competing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa may be rivals on the pitch in the coming weeks, but off the pitch they are joining forces to support a global campaign to prevent mothers from dying and babies from becoming infected with HIV.
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Y-PEER: Media helping empower young people to protect themselves from HIV
27 07 2010 Harnessing the power of the mass media and new technologies to reach young people with information about HIV and reproductive health was high on the agenda at the XVIII International AIDS conference today during a series of events sponsored by Y-PEER, a youth initiative pioneered by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Internships
23 07 2010 UNAIDS grants internships to selected post-secondary students to allow them to participate in the work of UNAIDS and to enable them to deepen their knowledge and understanding of UNAIDS' goals, policies and activities.
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“Right for you!” Satellite puts young people centre stage at Vienna
23 07 2010 The thoughts and voices of young people took centre stage at the Vienna AIDS Conference today as an innovative satellite session explored how they can best protect themselves from HIV. Organized by UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO, the session provided an interactive platform for youth from around the world to discuss key issues such as sexuality education, condom use and HIV counselling and testing.
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Top world personalities join UNAIDS’ High Level Commission to bring about a prevention revolution
23 07 2010 GENEVA, 21 July 2010—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) launched today a new UNAIDS High Level Commission on HIV Prevention, which includes more than 15 world renowned leaders. Commissioners will use their unique authority and influence to lead a social and political action campaign over the coming year aimed at galvanizing support for effective HIV prevention programmes.
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Country perspectives on AIDS and disabilities
23 07 2010 While there is a growing recognition of the interrelationships between disability and HIV, people with disabilities still lack access to HIV prevention information, treatment, care and support services.
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Public health leaders push ambitious agenda to stop TB deaths among people living with HIV
23 07 2010 22 July 2010 - Vienna, Austria - It's a story that unfolds every day around the world but is rarely heard. A woman, man or child living with HIV gets exposed to tuberculosis (TB) in a setting where there are no measures to stop the spread of infection. It could be a workplace, a prison, a clinic or even at home. Soon the person is sick - coughing, feverish and weak.
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Red Ribbon Award 2010: Exceptional community AIDS leaders and activists recognized
23 07 2010 A ceremony to celebrate the 25 winners of the 2010 Red Ribbon Award was held in Vienna 21 July, with a host of global AIDS leaders joining the award winners and some 250 guests. The event, which included a formal dinner, took place during the XVIII International AIDS Conference and was addressed by Ms Jan Beagle, Deputy Executive Director, Management and External Relations Branch on behalf of Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS Executive Director. Mr Jeffrey O’Malley, Director of HIV/AIDS Practice at the Unit
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Young people interpret new UNAIDS data
23 07 2010 A change is happening among young people across the world, especially in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Young people are waiting longer to become sexually active, have fewer multiple partners and are increasingly using condoms among those with multiple partners. As a result, HIV prevalence among young people is dropping in many key countries according to a new analysis by UNAIDS.
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Communities in South Asia show how stigma and discrimination can be transformed
22 07 2010 Stigma and discrimination are widely recognised as two of the major barriers to an effective and successful AIDS response. But how can they be meaningfully addressed? The World Bank and The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) focused on this central question during a satellite session at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna.
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Punitive laws and human rights violations limit access to HIV prevention and care services for men who have sex with men and transgender people in Asia Pacific
22 07 2010 Vienna, 21 July 2010 – Some 19 of 48 countries in the Asia Pacific region continue to criminalize male-to-male sex, and these laws often taken on the force of vigilantism, frequently leading to abuse and human rights violations. Correspondingly, HIV prevalence has reached alarming levels among men who have sex with men and transgender populations in many countries of the region. If countries fail to address the legal and human rights context of HIV, this already critical situation is likely to
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Hightlights from AIDS 2010, XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria
21 07 2010 Highlights from UNAIDS and Partners presence at the XVIII International AIDS Conference - AIDS2010 - Vienna, Austria
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Report Warns Flat Global Funding for HIV Prevention Research May Limit Ability of Researchers to Move Promising Approaches Forward
21 07 2010 VIENNA (20 July, 2010) – Following significant advances in vaccine and microbicide research, including results presented today of 39% efficacy in the CAPRISA 004 microbicide gel trial among women in South Africa, a new report released today warns that flat funding for HIV prevention research may limit researchers’ ability to quickly move promising approaches forward.
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ICASO satellite reviews targets and strategies for universal access
21 07 2010 At a satellite session on universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, panelists discussed target setting and review process to date, drawing on community analysis from countries over the last few years. The session aimed to start a debate on how, in many countries, genuine targets for universal access (UA) are not being set, especially for populations at higher risk of HIV infection.
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UNAIDS partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
21 07 2010 UNAIDS has a close partnership with the Global Fund in several areas, including supporting the Fund’s full grant cycle – from the development of AIDS grant proposals to programme implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
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UNAIDS and funders convene to discuss ending vertical transmission of HIV at AIDS 2010
21 07 2010 Continuing UNAIDS' efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015, earlier today, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Ms Jan Beagle addressed a meeting of funders already committed to the cause, as a side event of the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna.
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Dialogue on new generation leadership and youth mentoring at AIDS 2010
20 07 2010 Young leaders from around the world joined HRH the Crown Princess of Norway and UNAIDS Executive Director Mr Michel Sidibé and others to exchange experiences on leadership in AIDS response during a formal and an informal session on 17 July 2010 at AIDS 2010.
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WHO and UNAIDS welcome ground breaking proof of concept study results for vaginal gel showing reduced risk of HIV infections in women
20 07 2010 First time results from a South African study show that a gel containing an antiretroviral drug—when used as a vaginal microbicide—was found to be 39% effective in reducing a woman’s risk of becoming infected with HIV during sex.
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AIDS 2010 begins in Vienna with call for Treatment 2.0
20 07 2010 The XVIII International AIDS Conference opened on Sunday 18 July in the city of Vienna. With open arms, Austria has welcomed an estimated 20,000 delegates from all over the world who will spend the next week taking part in conference sessions and satellite meetings under the theme “Rights Here, Right Now” selected to emphasize the critical connection between human rights and HIV.
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More than five million people receiving HIV treatment
20 07 2010 19 July 2010 - Vienna. An estimated 5.2 million people in low-and middle-income countries were receiving life-saving HIV treatment at the end of 2009, according to the latest update from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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HRH Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway joins young people to open Youth Pavilion at AIDS 2010
20 07 2010 UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador HRH Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, joined UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Ms Jan Beagle and Dr Julio Montaner, International Chair of the XVIII International AIDS Conference and President of the International AIDS Society in welcoming young participants to the Youth Pavilion at XVIII International AIDS Conference.
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