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In 2000 the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1308 to limit the potentially damaging impact of HIV on the health of uniformed services personnel. In June 2011 the UN Security Council renewed its commitment to address the impact of AIDS on peace and security by unanimously adopting a new resolution 1983 that calls for increased efforts by UN Member States to address HIV in peacekeeping missions. It also calls for HIV prevention efforts among uniformed services to be aligned with efforts to end sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings.
UN Security Council Resolution 1983 (2011)
Adopted by the Security Council on 7 June 2011, the resolution calls for increased efforts by UN Member States to address HIV in peacekeeping missions. It also calls for HIV prevention efforts among uniformed services to be aligned with efforts to end sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings. More
UN Security Council Resolution 1308
In 2000 the UN Security Council for the first time debated a health issue - AIDS. Resolution 1308 highlights the AIDS and emergency situations and potential damaging impact of HIV on the health of international peacekeeping personnel. More
Publications
- On the front line: A review of programmes that address HIV among international peacekeepers and uniformed services 2005–2010 (UNAIDS/UNDPKO, May 2011)
- The Responsibility of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: HIV/AIDS and International Peacekeeping Operations (UNAIDS/UNDPKO, May 2011)
- HIV/AIDS security and conflict (AIDS Security and Conflict Initiative, 2010)
Press Materials
- Security Council 6547th Meeting: Unanimously adopting 1983 (2011), Security Council encourages inclusion of HIV prevention, treatment, care, support in implementing Peacekeeping mandates (UN DPI, 7 June 2011)
- UNAIDS welcomes new UN Security Council resolution on HIV and preventing sexual violence in conflict (UNAIDS, 7 June 2011)