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More feature stories on Lebanon
- The Middle East and North Africa region to step up efforts to ensure universal access to HIV services for men who have sex with men and transgender people
- Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgendered people are amongst the most stigmatized populations in the Middle East and North Africa. In spite of social tension and sensitivities, most countries in the region have recognized the importance of programming for, and working with, MSM to strengthen effective national AIDS responses.
- Middle East and North Africa ready to scale up harm reduction services in its response to AIDS
- Injecting drug use is becoming an increasingly significant mode of transmission in the Middle East and North Africa. Experts gathered recently to discuss the issue in the first international drugs-related conference to be held in the region.
- Y-PEER in Lebanon: Youth leadership in action
- The UNFPA-supported Y-PEER initiative is a groundbreaking youth programme that raises HIV prevention awareness through street art, music and dance. UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé had the opportunity this week to attend a dance performance by the Youth Peer Education Network during the Jeux de la Francophonie.
- UNAIDS Executive Director visits Lebanon
- UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé concluded an official visit to Lebanon on 29 September. Mr Sidibé recognized and supported the country’s achievements in the HIV response and efforts to target key populations at risk of HIV. He also welcomed the Government of Lebanon’s strong commitment to introduce oral substitution therapy into the country’s public health system.
- Jeux de la Francophonie and UNAIDS: Partnering for young people
- The Jeux de la Francophonie, the Francophone Games, have been opened in Beirut by His Excellency Michel Suleiman, the President of Lebanon. UNAIDS is an official partner to the games where sport and culture combine to foster dialogue and understanding among French speaking nations.
- New report shows Asian migrant women in the Arab states have heightened vulnerability to HIV
- Asian women migrating to the Arab states often do so under unsafe conditions, are targets of sexual exploitation and violence and are highly vulnerable to factors that lead to HIV infection, according to a study launched today, produced in collaboration by UNDP, UNAIDS, CARAM Asia, IOM,UNIFEM, and Caritas Migrant Centre in Lebanon.