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- Countries questioning laws that criminalize HIV transmission and exposure
- To assist countries in the just application of criminal law in the context of HIV, UNAIDS has initiated a project to further investigate current scientific, medical, legal and human rights aspects of the criminalization of HIV transmission.
- Israel signs first Agreement of Cooperation with UNAIDS
- Israel signed its first-ever multi-year cooperation agreement with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS on 13 April 2011.
- Business sector can play key role in the AIDS response in Africa
- Thirty years into the epidemic, is business a full partner in the AIDS response in Africa? A recent symposium hosted by Heineken N.V. in Amsterdam highlighted that there are many ways the private sector can contribute.
- Treatment 2.0: Translating concept into practice to overcome the HIV epidemic
- How to translate the concept of Treatment 2.0 into practice was the topic of discussion at a seminar organized by UNAIDS’ Evidence, Strategy and Results (ESR) Department.
- UNAIDS and Flanders renew cooperation agreement with emphasis on HIV prevention
- UNAIDS and Flanders renewed their multi-year agreement of cooperation on 22 March 2011 during an official visit from a Flemish delegation headed by Minister-President Kris Peeters to the UNAIDS headquarters in Geneva.
- Churches called to task on preventing and reducing the impact of sexual violence
- The findings from recent research on the role of the church in responding to sexual violence have been presented at an event in London, hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The report, Silent No More, commissioned by the Christian relief and development agency Tearfund, is a self-critical look at the way in which churches have responded to sexual violence in three African countries that have been or are still facing conflict.
- amfAR briefing highlights roadmap to accelerating an HIV prevention revolution
- As part of amfAR’s emerging issues series, a briefing was held on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. on 9 March entitled "Accelerating an HIV Prevention Revolution: A Roadmap". Speaking at the briefing, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Paul De Lay stressed the need to scale up combination HIV prevention worldwide.
- UN Women and UNAIDS address the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
- On 28 February 2011, UNAIDS delivered a statement on behalf of its cosponsors as well as UN Women at the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. The joint statement addressed the linkages between HIV, education and employment of girls and women.
- Official visit to Berlin for meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor, and Minister of Health
- UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé held discussions with the German government on Tuesday on the future of the global AIDS response and asked for its continued support to keep HIV on the international development agenda.
- UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visits UNAIDS to listen and share ideas
- UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was in Geneva today on an official visit to UNAIDS Headquarters to share discussions with senior staff.
- Innovation for the AIDS response focus as USAID head visits UNAIDS
- Dr Rajiv Shah, administrator of USAID met with UNAIDS Executive Director Mr Michel Sidibé and discussed how the two organizations could work strategically in the global AIDS response.
- Efficiency, results, and value for money top of discussions during visit of UK Secretary of State for International Development to UNAIDS
- Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell met with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé at UNAIDS headquarters on 26 January.
- Norway urged to continue commitment to AIDS response
- Norway is a longstanding supporter of the AIDS response and has shown outstanding leadership on AIDS issues both domestically and abroad. Norway has been increasingly present in the African region, providing support on a range of HIV issues but perhaps most notably on HIV prevention.
- Interview with Sigrun Mogedal, recently honoured by Norway for her contribution to the global AIDS response
- Dr Sigrun Mogedal, former Norwegian AIDS Ambassador, has received the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for "distinguished services rendered to the country and humanity". Dr Mogedal, a physician by training, has contributed significantly towards international health cooperation.
- UNAIDS congratulates Annie Lennox on receiving the Order of the British Empire
- Annie Lennox, international singer and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE), an honour conferred by Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement was made on 31 December as part of the 2011 New Year Honours list.
- UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board meeting to open
- The 27th meeting of UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) will open in Geneva on 6 December 2010.
- Guest Blog: Model General Assembly held at Hulebäck secondary school Sweden highlights HIV epidemic
- On Tuesday 23rd of November, the students of the IT-Media program at Hulebäck secondary school in Mölnlycke, Sweden, performed a model UN General Assembly session disucssing the AIDS epidemic. The whole day was a role play, where students acted as delegates from different United Nations member states. Before the big day we prepared ourselves, learning about the HIV epidemic, our respective adopted countries and international cooperation. As an example, we were visited by a person living with HIV, who spoke about his experience.
- Michael Ballack given prestigious award for his advocacy work on AIDS
- Michael Ballack, the captain of the German national football team and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, has been awarded the famous German prize “sportler mit Herz,” or ”athlete with heart”, for his committed and outstanding work with UNAIDS.
- African HIV prisons network receives prestigious international award
- The African HIV in Prisons Partnership Network has been presented with the prestigious 2010 Healthcare Award by the International Corrections and Prisons Association. Representing a major boost for the network, the award was given during the Association's recent annual conference in Belgium.
- UNAIDS convenes consultation on sport for global advocacy
- Sport has a special ability to unify and galvanize people all over the world and therefore is a powerful vehicle for advocacy at the global down to the community level. In light of the potential of sports for AIDS advocacy, UNAIDS organized a consultation with representatives of several sports organizations and other experts from 24-26 October in Geneva to examine current initiatives and ideas for future activities.