Projections on Sustainable Development Goals and 70th Anniversary of the United Nations. Ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit from 25-27 September, and to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a 10-minute film introducing the Sustainable Development Goals is projected onto the UN Headquarters, north façade of the Secretariat building, and west façade of the General Assembly building. The projection brings to life each of the 17 Goals, to raise awareness about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. United Nations, New York, 22 September 2015. Photo courtesy of the United Nations.

The Robert Carr civil society Network Fund (RCNF) has been committed to strengthening international civil society networks that are active in the challenge to HIV, paying particular attention to underserved and marginalized populations. At a top-level meeting during the 70th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 September, supporters and donors got together to ensure that the fund is replenished and can continue its vital work. New York, 29 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

“By working at the regional level we strengthen the capacity of community-based grass roots groups to implement services, to monitor targets, and identify gaps and advocate to address those gaps,” said Felicita Hikuam, Deputy Director of AIDS Rights Alliance for Southern Africa. “Robert Carr was clear about not working in silos. With support of the Fund we are able to work across sectors to build solidarity and move issues forward together,” she added. New York, 29 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé with Emilio Emini, Director of HIV for the Global Health Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Fashion for Development (F4D) Annual Award ceremony. New York, 28 September 2015. During the event Victoria Beckham told the audience: 'I am honoured to be this year's recipient of the F4D annual Award. Working with UNAIDS over the past year has been an incredible education for me and I am humbled that my contribution to raising awareness for HIV and AIDS-related challenges, has been acknowledged in this way. I believe if we empower women and educate the next generation we can truly believe in an AIDS-free future.'

Fashion for Development (F4D) Annual Award ceremony. New York, 28 September 2015. First Lady of Malawi Gertrude Maseko.

Fashion for Development (F4D) Annual Award ceremony. New York, 28 September 2015.

Fashion for Development (F4D) Annual Award ceremony. New York, 28 September 2015. UNAIDS Goodwill Amabassador Victoria Beckham, recipient of this year's award, next to model Naomi Campbell.

At a high-level event in New York on 28 September, the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) endorsed the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and pledged to redouble their efforts to help ensure a safe and healthy future for women, children and young people.

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and First Lady of Panama Lorena Castillo greet First Lady of Malawi Gertrude Maseko. 28 September 2015.

Without inclusion and equity, key populations and young people will continue to be left behind. The meeting heard from Elijah Zacchary, a 12-year-old Kenyan boy living with HIV, who spoke of his hopes for the future. “Presidents, thank you for making the promise to end AIDS by 2030, but we must make sure that all children have access to treatment,” said Elijah. “My dream is that by the time I am 27 years old there shall be no more stigma and I am still able to take my medication every day.” New York, 27 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

“There is a generation in jeopardy. Young people are falling through the cracks in the AIDS response, said Charlize Theron, Messenger of Peace for the United Nations and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. “But there is reason to hope, we know what works—empowering young people to take care of their health.” New York, 27 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

The AIDS response to date has been the most successful response to any modern epidemic. There have been massive reductions in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths over the past 15 years and more than 15 million people now have access to antiretroviral therapy. New York, 27 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

A Social Good Summit panel on 27 September 2015 included Ayman Mohyeldin, anchor, MSNBC; Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South African singer and global health advocate; Luiz Loures, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director; and Ndaba Mandela, chairman, Africa Rising.

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Victoria Beckham. 27 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé speaks at the "Every Woman Every Child" high-level event, 26 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UN Secretary General speaks at the "Every Woman Every Child" high-level event, 26 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé meets with Panama's First Lady Lorena Castillo de Varela at the Panama Mission. New York, 26 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Jan Beagle and Global Fund Executive Director Mark Dybul and other partners at an event on financing health and education and girls driving development. New York, 26 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education, flanked by the ministers of foreign affairs of Ethiopia and Norway, at an event on financing health and education and girls driving development. New York, 26 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director delivering UNAIDS statement at the High-Level plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly, on the occasion of the UN Summit for the adoption of the Post-2015 development agenda.

UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Luiz Loures highlighted the fact that although much has been done to challenge inequality there is still a long way to go. He noted that many vulnerable people, such as the current migrants in Europe and people living with HIV, often still face profound inequities and widespread stigma and discrimination. 25 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

Before the opening of the UN Summit, His Holiness Pope Francis addressed the gathering, where he spoke about the need to protect the natural environment and put an end to exclusion. 25 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

“In some countries, faith based organisations are responsible for 60% of service delivery. The challenge before us will be the implementation of the SDGs. We need to be humble and you should not be. Learning from faith based organisations will help to define the way forward.” - Luiz Loures, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director

“The faith community is the guardian on public issues that are difficult. We need to reach out to people, especially young women who cannot make their own decisions about their bodies. Are our sacred spaces safe spaces for those who have survived sexual violence and rape?" - Phumzile Mabizela, Executive Director, INERELA+

Faith-based communities around the globe are at the forefront in pushing societies to do more to tackle poverty and meet new global development priorities. This was the message emerging from a high-level event that took place on the eve of the Pope’s address to the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

A youth-led event took place on 24 September on the sidelines of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York. It was co-convened by UNAIDS, the Link Up Consortium, Stop AIDS Now, the PACT, the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS and the Civil Society Working Group on HIV.

A youth-led event took place on 24 September on the sidelines of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York. It was co-convened by UNAIDS, the Link Up Consortium, Stop AIDS Now, the PACT, the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS and the Civil Society Working Group on HIV.

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé gives keynote address on sustainable health & development at GHD event: Sustainable Health Models for Development. New York, 24 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

Projections on Sustainable Development Goals and 70th Anniversary of the United Nations. Ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit from 25-27 September, and to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a 10-minute film introducing the Sustainable Development Goals is projected onto the UN Headquarters, north façade of the Secretariat building, and west façade of the General Assembly building. The projection brings to life each of the 17 Goals, to raise awareness about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. United Nations, New York, 22 September 2015. Photo courtesy of the United Nations.