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UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Michael Ballack teams up with young people to tackle HIV prevention
19 January 2013|
UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador and football star, Michael Ballack witnessed how football is transforming lives in South Africa.
UNAIDS Executive Director congratulates President Jacob Zuma of South Africa on progress in the AIDS response
18 January 2013|
The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma met with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, on 18 January at the president’s official residence in Pretoria. Mr Sidibé congratulated President Zuma on the country’s achievements in the AIDS response in recent years and reiterated the support of UNAIDS.
The Deputy President of South Africa reviews country’s progress in HIV response
18 January 2013|
UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé met with the Deputy President of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe and the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on 18 January.
India's Red Ribbon Express train making a difference in the AIDS response
16 January 2013|
The Red Ribbon Express train has travelled more than 27 000 across India bringing a special message of AIDS awareness to more than 50 000 towns and villages. UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé visited the Red Ribbon Express Train on display at the Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi during a recent country visit.
BRICS Ministers of Health call for renewed efforts to face HIV and global health challenges
11 January 2013|
The 2nd Health Ministers’ meeting of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) concluded in New Delhi, India on January 11, with a strong call for strengthened cooperation in the implementation of affordable, equitable and sustainable solutions for common health challenges.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with his Special Envoys on AIDS
09 January 2013|
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon brought together his team of United Nations Special Envoys for AIDS to discuss their strategic directions for the year ahead. UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé also participated in the meeting that took place on 07 January at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
UNAIDS meets with the King of the Mossi
21 December 2012|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé thanked the Mogho Naba, the King of the Mossi for encouraging traditional leaders and religious organizations to support the AIDS response in Burkina Faso. Mr Sidibé met with the King in his palace in Ouagadougou on 21 December.
UNAIDS salutes the leadership of Burkina Faso’s President
21 December 2012|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé congratulated the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré for his personal engagement in his country’s AIDS response during a meeting held on 20 December in the country’s capital of Ouagadougou. New HIV infections in Burkina Faso have dropped by 60% in the past ten years.
The Third Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit opens in Burkina Faso
20 December 2012|
Hundreds of youth leaders gathered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 20 December for the Third Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit. The meeting is focusing on how young people can contribute to a post-2015 development agenda and reach the UNAIDS vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
UNAIDS Executive Director applauds Ethiopia on its remarkable progress in the AIDS response
18 December 2012|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé congratulated the country on the dramatic decline in new HIV infections it has achieved during the past ten years on 17 December, while on an official visit to Ethiopia. Between 2001 and 2011, the rate of new HIV infections in Ethiopia among adults has been reduced by 90%.
UNAIDS board promotes non-discrimination of people affected by HIV
13 December 2012|
The 31st meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) took place on the 11-13 of December and concluded with a day-long Thematic Segment focused on Non-Discrimination
Women out loud: How women living with HIV will help the world end AIDS
11 December 2012|
In a new report, entitled Women out loud, UNAIDS explores the impact of HIV on women and the instrumental role women living with the virus are playing to end AIDS. It includes the latest data and commentary from some of the leading advocates on women and HIV.
The 31st meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board opens
11 December 2012|
The 31st UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting is taking place in Geneva from 11-13 December.
Haiti’s HIV successes and challenges acknowledged on World AIDS Day
02 December 2012|
On one level, Haiti’s HIV response parallels its earthquake recovery. Although the task is far from over, national and international stakeholders have collaborated to confront the challenge and important gains have been made.
UNAIDS encourages Haiti to eliminate HIV in children
01 December 2012|
The President of Haiti ushered in World AIDS Day 2012 commemorations with a note of hope. “It would be a very beautiful success story if we could pull off an HIV-free generation,” declared President Michel Martelly, in a meeting on 30 November with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.
UNAIDS Executive Director’s message for World AIDS Day 2012
29 November 2012|
To the millions who have come together with compassion and determination on this World AIDS Day, we say: “Your blood, sweat and tears are changing the world.” We have moved from despair to hope.
UNAIDS and PAHO strengthen collaboration towards putting an end to AIDS in the Americas
09 November 2012|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé met on 7 November with the recently appointed Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne at the UNAIDS Headquarters in Geneva to strengthen collaboration towards putting an end to AIDS in the Americas.
New generation of fashion designers supports UNAIDS in “Getting to Zero”
09 November 2012|
Eleven young designers joined together to create an exclusive collection of tops and t-shirts for Italian fashion retailer OVS as part of the Make Love With campaign, a new initiative launched by OVS in partnership with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The campaign aims to raise both funds and awareness towards the UNAIDS vision of “zero new infections, zero discrimination, zero AIDS-related deaths”.
Costa Rica to develop HIV strategies to reach male sex workers
06 November 2012|
The Minister of Health of Costa Rica, Dr Daisy Corrales, is strengthening the AIDS response among key populations at higher risk in her country, which is where the epidemic remains concentrated.
Myanmar overcomes major challenges to push forward its response to HIV
26 October 2012|
The Vice-President of Myanmar, Dr Sai Mauk Kham, reconfirmed his government’s commitment to carrying out effective HIV programmes during a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. The two leaders met in Nay Pyi Taw, the country’s capital, where they discussed the progress made by Myanmar in responding to HIV despite the enormous challenges faced by the country.

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