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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.
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.
President Obama says South Africa is leading the way to an AIDS-free generation
08 July 2013|
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama stressed the feasibility to achieve an AIDS-free generation during his visit to the Archbishop Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) Youth Centre based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Massive progress made in achieving Millennium Development Goals but stronger push needed says UN report
02 July 2013|
The world has made massive strides towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and a number have already been attained. Countries now need to work harder to ensure that all the goals are met by the 2015 deadline, says a new United Nations report out on 1 July 2013.
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
The 32nd UNAIDS Board meeting opens
25 June 2013|
UNAIDS governing body, the Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) is holding its 32nd Board meeting from 25-27 June in Geneva.
UNAIDS to establish international scientific expert panel on HIV
03 June 2013|
UNAIDS’ new panel will convene a series of scientific consultations to ensure that the best scientific evidence is used to inform the global response to HIV
The United Nations lays out “historic” post 2015 development agenda
31 May 2013|
The United Nations is on the cusp of entering a bold new phase in ending poverty and ensuring meaningful and sustainable development for all. The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched on 30 May 2013 a momentous and eagerly awaited report that puts forward a single United Nations development agenda beyond 2015.
Life Ball champions zero new HIV infections in children
27 May 2013|
The Life Ball 2013, Europe’s biggest AIDS charity event, brought to the Austrian city of Vienna on 25 May celebrities and influential leaders in the global AIDS response to celebrate the 21st edition of one of the largest AIDS fundraising events worldwide. Organised by Gery Keszler in his capacity as chairman of the NGO AIDS LIFE, this year’s Life Ball was held under the theme “1001 nights”. All proceeds from this year’s event will go towards reaching the international goal of eliminating new HIV infections in children and keeping their mothers alive.
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.
Switzerland strengthens support to UNAIDS
14 May 2013|
The Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Didier Burkhalter announced the government’s intention to increase its annual contributions to UNAIDS for 2013, 2014 and 2015 during the official visit of UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé to the Swiss capital of Bern. Such contribution reaffirms Switzerland’s position among UNAIDS' top 10 donors.
Australia ups leadership role in the global AIDS response
24 April 2013|
Stepping up its leadership role in the response to AIDS, Australia is the new Vice-Chair of the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS. The country has also kicked off the countdown to the next International AIDS conference to be held in Melbourne in July 2014.
US Congress and leading actors in the global AIDS response discuss shared responsibility in creating an AIDS- free generation
19 April 2013|
Shared responsibility of the AIDS response must become part of a new global compact. This was the central message of a high-powered breakfast meeting that took place in Washington, DC on 18 April.
Ten years since PEPFAR’s launch: The United States continues its leadership in the AIDS response
14 February 2013|
Exactly ten years ago, President George W. Bush announced the creation of The Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in his State of the Union Address. When it was created, back in 2003, PEPFAR’s initial aim was to provide antiretroviral treatment to 2 million people living with HIV in resource-limited settings, to prevent 7 million new HIV infections, and to provide care and support to 10 million people by 2010.
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.
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
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.
Eastern Europe’s growing HIV epidemic under scrutiny
05 December 2012|
Government officials, civil society representatives—including people living with HIV—and other experts in the AIDS response gathered in Warsaw, Poland to discuss the challenges faced by the region with the fastest growing HIV epidemic in the world.
UNAIDS commends United States’ commitment to achieving an AIDS-free generation
29 November 2012|
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes the unveiling of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation, by United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Blueprint builds on the remarkable results that have been achieved to date and sets a bold course for the future. The new US plan of action focuses on four critical pillars: saving lives, smart investments, shared responsibility and driving results with science.

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