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Megabits and MDGs: How broadband can work for greater good
25 October 2011|
Broadband Leadership Summit explores real applications of broadband infrastructure and services for accelerating achievement of the MDGs.
World forum in Brazil seeks to close health equity gaps
20 October 2011|
High-level government officials, medical experts and civil society representatives from 120 countries are gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a three-day meeting focused on the social, economic and political conditions that drive health inequities. Convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health provides a global platform for discussion on a range of topics, including early child development, universal health care, social protections, fair financing, gender equity, political empowerment and global governance.
Luxembourg stands firm in its commitment to HIV
14 October 2011|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé commended the country’s contribution to the AIDS response and its support to UNAIDS at a meeting with the Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Marie-Josée Jacobs in Luxembourg.
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassadors shine spotlight on HIV in BRICS countries and beyond
12 October 2011|
On the opening day of the International Forum on MDG-6 in Moscow, Indian actress Preity Zinta, women’s World Cup champion Lorrie Fair, Russian HIV activist Alexandra Volgina and UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé engaged in a lively discussion on how to turn the Millennium Development Goal 6 (MDG-6) into reality.
Russian Federation convenes high level forum on MDG-6
11 October 2011|
A three-day meeting in Moscow, hosted by the Government of the Russian Federation, brought together high level representatives from government, civil society, the private sector and scientific community. The Forum is an unprecedented platform to redouble progress towards the sixth Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in the region.
Russian government and UNAIDS face off in charity soccer match
10 October 2011|
On the eve of the International Forum on Millennium Development Goal (MDG)-6, the Government of the Russian Federation and UNAIDS co-organized a charity soccer match at the Luzhniki Olympic Stadium in Moscow in support of women and children living with HIV in Russia.
UNAIDS Executive Director visits pioneering HIV clinic near St Petersburg
10 October 2011|
On the first of a four-day mission to the Russian Federation, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador James Chau visited a specialized HIV clinic in Ust-Izhora, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. The UNAIDS delegation toured the facility with its chief physician, Dr Evegeny Voronin, a leading AIDS expert in Russia.
Time for action, say HIV science roundtable participants
03 October 2011|
The roundtable was entitled Closing the gap between science and implementation: Accelerating science to get to South Africa’s vision of zero new HIV infections, and looked at ways of maximizing the opportunities created by scientific research around HIV prevention in the past year to reach the country’s target of halving new HIV infections by 2015.
Where innovation meets implementation
03 October 2011|
In 2010 an announcement was made by the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) which rocked the AIDS world and promised hope for millions of women around the world.
King Goodwill Zwelethini commended on his visionary response to HIV in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
30 September 2011|
During his seven-day visit to South Africa, the UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé had the opportunity to meet His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelethini, in his home province of Kwazulu Natal.
KwaZulu Natal adopts a holistic approach to HIV
30 September 2011|
The Province of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, has been widely acknowledged as leading the provincial response to HIV in the country. Its integrated approach to service delivery means that people who are accessing services are those who need them the most.
Civil society in South Africa pushing beyond the status quo
30 September 2011|
What’s in a name? In a meeting with representatives from more than 15 civil society networks in South Africa and the Executive Director of UNAIDS, Yvette Raphael talked about challenges faced by civil society and networks of people living with HIV.
UNAIDS Executive Director official visit to South Africa
28 September 2011|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé started a seven-day visit to South Africa on 27 September which will focus on the country’s efforts to ending new HIV infections amongst children by 2015, HIV integration services and bridging the science and implementation divide.
United States stresses its commitment to the AIDS response at the United Nations
21 September 2011|
The President of the United States, Barack Obama, has stressed his country’s commitment to continue supporting the AIDS response, tuberculosis and malaria. In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly he also underscored the US’ commitment to the health of women and children.
Uniting around a common agenda to address HIV and non-communicable diseases
19 September 2011|
On 19 - 20 September 2011, Heads of State and Government are coming together at the United Nations in New York, this time to address the prevention and control of NCDs worldwide.
Meeting the needs of women living with HIV in Washington DC
19 September 2011|
During an official visit to Washington DC, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé made a special stop at the Women’s Collective, a non-profit organization that provides HIV prevention, testing, care and support for women and their families in some of D.C.’s most underserved communities.
United States Congress launches new bi-partisan caucus to strengthen the US’s response to AIDS
15 September 2011|
The United States Congress has launched a new bi-partisan caucus to strengthen the US’s response to AIDS both at home and around the world and maintain its position as a global leader on AIDS.
UNAIDS and Xinhua announce a new global media campaign on HIV
15 September 2011|
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Xinhua, China’s all-media news group, announced Thursday a plan to launch a media campaign globally on World AIDS Day 2011.
UNAIDS reiterates critical role of South Africa in AIDS response
09 September 2011|
During a meeting with the newly appointed Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé highlighted the critical role that South Africa has to play in the global response to HIV.
UNAIDS Executive Director visits Finnish capital to strengthen cooperation on AIDS
06 September 2011|
During a one day visit to Helsinki, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé met with Finnish Government officials and civil society to strengthen Finland’s role in the global AIDS response.

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