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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.
Summer World University Games in Russia raise HIV awareness among young athletes and volunteers
26 July 2013|
Kazan, Russian Federation was the host of the 27th Summer Universiade – World University Games. The event attracted 11 000 young athletes from more than 160 nations competing in 27 sports from artistic gymnastics to wrestling.
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.
Greater integration of HIV into broader health and development agenda in Myanmar: challenges and opportunities
12 July 2013|
In an official visit to Myanmar, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Management and Governance, Jan Beagle called for greater integration of HIV into the broader health and development agenda.
African civil society organizations call on governments to intensify efforts to end the AIDS epidemic
11 July 2013|
Representatives of more than 100 civil society organizations (CSO) from 42 countries urged African leaders to intensify efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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.
Gabon President commits to review progress made on the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution on HIV and Security
09 July 2013|
President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon committed to hosting a meeting in 2013 to review progress made on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1983 focused on HIV and security.
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.
Kenya and the Global Fund and UNAIDS signal partnership
01 July 2013|
In a joint visit to Kenya, the leaders of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signaled strong partnership to defeat infectious diseases including HIV and tuberculosis (TB).
UNAIDS and Lancet Commission address strategic challenges for the future of AIDS and global health
01 July 2013|
Commissioners conclude that defeating the AIDS epidemic and delivering good health and rights are non-negotiable pillars in the post-2015 development agenda
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.
New funding approach sees the Global Fund approve multimillion dollar first grants
27 June 2013|
The response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in three pilot countries has been dramatically enhanced with multimillion dollar grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. El Salvador, Myanmar and Zimbabwe will receive US$ 622 million from the recently created Global Fund’s new funding model.
How to create sustainable HIV responses in the Caribbean
26 June 2013|
For almost ten years Ainsley Reid has had access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment in his native Jamaica. The payoff comes not just in his individual health, but in his work raising awareness about HIV prevention and positive living as a local programme coordinator at Jamaica’s HIV/STI Programme. “Like me, many of my colleagues who have been on HIV treatment are ready and able to work, to take care of their families, to contribute to society,” he said.
UNAIDS welcomes the Republic of the Congo and Senegal as its first African donors
24 June 2013|
The Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Senegal have become the first African countries to financially contribute to UNAIDS. These historic decisions are in line with the leadership demonstrated by Member States of the African Union in taking forward the Roadmap on Shared Responsibility and Global Solidarity.
Sri Lanka, committing to championing the AIDS response
19 June 2013|
The President of Sri Lanka has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to be “a champion in the AIDS response” towards achieving a shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
Community-led programmes critical to progress on AIDS in Sri Lanka
18 June 2013|
Communities at higher risk of HIV infections should be placed at the centre of the AIDS programme design and implementation in Sri Lanka. This was the central message highlighted through discussions between representatives of civil society and the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures, during an official visit to the country from 16-18 June.

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