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- ICASA 2008: Men who have sex with men and HIV in Africa
- From Cape Town to Lagos, several new studies are starting to provide a better understanding of men who have sex with men (MSM) within the context of HIV in Africa. “Homosexuality is very much understudied in West Africa, and in Nigeria it is criminalized, making it difficult to reach MSM,” said Sylvia Adebajo, a researcher at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. “As a result, the lives of MSM are characterized by denial, violence, and stigmatization”. Ms Adebajo was speaking at an ICASA session
- ICASA 2008 ends with call for stronger youth focus
- ICASA 2008 closed on 7 December with a strong message: youth are essential in the response to AIDS in Africa, especially those living with HIV. The closing ceremony began with a statement delivered by Ms Souadou N'Doye, a young Senegalese. She spoke on behalf of all young Africans and urged those in attendance to ensure that young people are involved in the design of HIV programmes.
- Religious and traditional leaders discuss HIV at ICASA 2008
- Opinions on sexuality and condom use vary depending on the different beliefs of religious and traditional leaders in Africa. Nonetheless, today at ICASA there was general agreement that regardless of an individual’s choices, human beings should be treated equally and with respect.
- ICASA 2008: Princess Mathilde of Belgium highlights the role of young people in Africa’s AIDS response
- Participants in a series of ICASA sessions on youth leadership and Africa’s AIDS response were in clear and unanimous agreement: young people are vital to preventing new HIV infections and moving towards the goal of an AIDS-free generation. UNAIDS and UNICEF Special Representative HRH Princess Mathilde of Belgium today reconfirmed her commitment to youth and HIV issues.
- ICASA 2008: Long term financing for a sustainable response in Africa
- The priority of investment in health is crucial for African countries’ successful development stressed Dr Michel Kazatchkine, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Dr Kazatchkine was speaking at the 15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) where he highlighted the need for a long-term approach to the reinforcement of health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Only this will mean a sustainable response to the AIDS epidemic.
- ILO and workplace leaders pledge action at ICASA 2008
- On the occasion of the 15th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA), about fifty workplace leaders gathered together on 4 December at the invitation of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- ICASA 2008: Improving national private sector HIV responses
- A consensus is emerging at ICASA that in countries across Africa the private sector needs to work more closely together in order to be successful in responding to AIDS.
- ICASA 2008: Free condoms in hotels as part of HIV prevention initiative
- As 5000 delegates from across Africa and the world gather in Dakar this week, condoms are being made freely available for delegates in hotels in the city as part of a HIV prevention drive.
- ICASA 2008: Dr Piot reflects on 25 years of AIDS in Africa
- “We can not predict the future but we can certainly influence it,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot looking ahead after his review of the past 25 years of AIDS in Africa. Dr Piot traced the history of the AIDS epidemic in Africa over the past quarter century and highlighted some key milestones in the response during a plenary session at ICASA.
- Understanding HIV transmission for an improved AIDS response in West Africa
- On the opening day of International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), taking place in Mali under the theme “Africa’s Response: Face the facts,” the World Bank launched a new report exploring the character of the HIV epidemics and responses in countries in West Africa.
- ICASA 2008: Africa AIDS conference to look at progress made and challenges ahead
- Sustaining the progress that has been made in preventing new HIV infections and getting more people on antiretroviral treatment are priorities for African countries if they are to get ahead of the AIDS epidemic in the coming years – this is the overarching theme to be discussed at the 15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) taking place in Dakar, Senegal from 3 to 7 December 2008.
- ICASA 2008: Collaborative TB and HIV activities essential
- TB is among the leading causes of death in people living with HIV and accounts for an estimated 13% of AIDS deaths worldwide. HIV and TB are so closely connected that they are often referred to as co-epidemics or dual epidemics. Each worsens the impact of the other, yet despite evidence of positive impact of joint interventions, TB and HIV programmes have largely been implemented independently.
- The AIDS response: Relationship to development in Africa
- As high-level participants and international experts gather to discuss Africa’s development needs and challenges at UN headquarters in New York, we take a look at how HIV and the AIDS response is impacting development on the continent.
- UN Special Envoy for AIDS in Africa Elizabeth Mataka
- The United Nations Special Envoys for HIV/AIDS are individuals specially selected by the UN Secretary-General to help advance the AIDS agenda in the regions they cover. In a series of interviews, we explore their motivation and commitment to ensuring that AIDS is kept high as a political priority within their respective regions of responsibility and operation.
- UNAIDS Executive Director meets Ghanaian AIDS groups
- In Ghana attending the Accra High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot also visited the headquarters of the Network of African People Living with HIV (NAP+) where he met civil society groups active in responding to the country’s AIDS epidemic.
- Assessing aid effectiveness at Accra forum
- The Third High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness takes place this week in Ghana. To mark this event, we begin a new web series “Making the money work”. In coming months we will explore different aspects of aid effectiveness; how financial aid to countries can be made more effective, accountable and results-oriented.
- Strengthening the AIDS response in Portuguese speaking countries
- In order to highlight the issue of HIV during the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) Heads of State’s Summit and to foster a new generation of leaders committed to the AIDS response, UNAIDS in partnership with the CPLP and National Portuguese Television (RTP) are holding a televised town hall on AIDS.
- Powerful film brings AIDS issues to communities in Democratic Republic of Congo
- When we talk about AIDS we often look at the sobering statistics such as the estimated number of 22.5 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa in 2007.
- Securing our future: Final report from Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
- The Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA) will present its final report "Securing our future" to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 9 June 2008 at UN Headquarters.
- Tokyo Conference on Africa to spotlight AIDS
- Leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe and other parts of the world are in Yokohama for the 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). The theme of this year’s meeting is “Towards a vibrant Africa” and will focus on mobilizing knowledge and resources to overcome the obstacles facing Africa as it moves its economy and social development agenda forward.