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First Lady of Mozambique appointed as Patron of the Global Plan
31 July 2013|
The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Michel Sidibé has appointed the First Lady of Mozambique as a Patron of the Global Plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive.
Addressing the challenges facing young people in South Africa
29 July 2013|
The challenges facing young people in South Africa were the focus of a dynamic meeting between South African President Jacob Zuma, UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron and the Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibé.
New report shows that a healthier Africa will further boost economic growth on the continent
15 July 2013|
The report, Abuja +12: Shaping the future of health in Africa, published by the African Union (AU) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), reviews progress made since the AU’s 2001 Abuja Declaration—in which leaders pledged to mobilize domestic and international resources for health and remove barriers to the AIDS response—highlights remaining gaps, and prioritizes next steps.
Côte d’Ivoire President commits to stopping new HIV infections among children
15 July 2013|
The President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara said his country is committed to stopping new HIV infections among children in a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé, on the side-lines of the 39th conference of Francophone parliamentarians, which took place in Abidjan from 9 to 12 of July.
UNAIDS urges Francophone parliamentarians to focus on equal access to life-saving services
15 July 2013|
During the 39th meeting of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF), parliamentarians from across the Francophone world met from 9 to 12 July in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to discuss the meeting’s theme of “Parliaments at the heart of nation building”.
UN General Assembly reviews progress in achieving the targets of the 2011 Political Declaration on AIDS
10 June 2013|
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has presented his report on HIV to the 67th United Nations General Assembly which is taking place in New York from 10-11 June 2013.
UNAIDS pledges support to networks of women living with HIV to advance cervical cancer programmes
03 July 2013|
As part of its on-going commitment to the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) initiative, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé pledged to support PRRR’s catalytic work, including through a commitment of US$100,000 over three years to help promote the engagement of women living with HIV in the design and implementation of programmes in PRRR countries.
New Government in Kenya commits greater domestic investments for results in the response to HIV and Health
03 July 2013|
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto met with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé and the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM), Dr Mark Dybul as part of their joint visit to the country.
UNAIDS Board affirms its commitment to lay the foundations to end the AIDS epidemic
01 July 2013|
And calls on Member States to honour their commitment towards agreed HIV targets and goals
Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa
28 June 2013|
On 27 July, under the leadership of the Nigerian president Jonathan Goodluck, several head of states and experts advocated in Abuja, Nigeria, to end gender based violence and inequality during the 2nd high level meeting of the Global Power Women Network Africa.
Commissioners begin mapping the route from AIDS to sustainable health
28 June 2013|
Some of the world’s most prominent leaders, thinkers, and activists in the AIDS response are convening this weekend in Lilongwe, Malawi for two days of dialogue focused on defining the role of the AIDS response in the post-2015 agenda.
Russia strengthens commitment to reversing the AIDS epidemic in the region
14 June 2013|
The Russian Federation and UNAIDS have launched a new Regional Cooperation Programme for Technical Assistance for HIV and other Infectious Diseases in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The US$ 16 million Programme, funded by the Russian Government, was launched during the G20 Civil Summit which was held in Moscow from 11-13 June.
Engagement of civil society critical to shaping the G20 agenda
14 June 2013|
As part of its role as President of the G20—the group of the 20 major economies—Russia has this week hosted the G20 Civil Summit. The two-day event featured a bold dialogue among global civil society and decision-makers and culminated in the development of a ‘Civil Communique’––recommendations which will be presented to the G20 to be put onto the agenda of the G20 Leaders' Summit which is being held in St. Petersburg in September 2013.
UNAIDS plans to further expand its focus on youth and HIV
12 June 2013|
The United Nation Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé to discuss UNAIDS’ plans to further expand its focus on youth and HIV. The meeting was held on the side-lines of the 67th United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York from 10-11 June 2013.
Scientific breakthroughs in HIV help shape the future of AIDS research in Africa
05 June 2013|
When doctors from the University of Mississippi medical centre announced on 2 March 2013 that a baby had been ‘functionally cured’ of HIV, the world hailed the news as a historical medical breakthrough.
Progress on HIV brings hope to the province of KwaZulu Natal
04 June 2013|
During a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, the Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize highlighted that progress made in the province has begun to turn around the AIDS epidemic in the South African Province which has been most affected by HIV.
UNAIDS Executive Director says successes in the AIDS response should not result in complacency
03 June 2013|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Member of the Executive Committee for Health in KwaZulu Natal, met on 3 June on the side-lines of the UNAIDS/CAPRISA Symposium: Scientific advances from the ‘Mississippi baby’: Implications for public health programmes on mother to child transmission of HIV taking place in Durban, South Africa.
Kingdom of Bahrain and UNAIDS commit to intensify cooperation
23 May 2013|
During a meeting on May 23 in Geneva, the Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Sadiq AbdulKarim Al Shehabi and UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé pledged to strengthen cooperation between UNAIDS and the Ministry of Health.
UNAIDS reports more than 7 million people now on HIV treatment across Africa––with nearly 1 million added in the last year—while new HIV infections and deaths from AIDS continue to fall
21 May 2013|
As the African Union (AU) begins its 21st summit in Addis Ababa, celebrating 50 years of African unity, The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has released Update a new report on the AIDS response in Africa, documenting the remarkable recent progress against HIV on the continent.
General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and UNAIDS to work toward an accelerated HIV response in the Arab Region
20 May 2013|
The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 20 May marking a new commitment to the HIV response in the Arab Region.

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