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Launch of African women’s leadership network aims to advance gender equality and AIDS response

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leading African women from national ministries and parliaments, the business community, networks of women living with HIV, and civil society and development organizations are in Zimbabwe’s capital to attend the inaugural meeting of the GlobalPOWER Women Network Africa. This women-led initiative will provide a strategic political platform to accelerate HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health and rights responses for women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa.

UNAIDS saddened by the death of Abel Shinana

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Abel Shinana, the late Coordinator of African Sex Workers Alliance in Namibia, was a courageous and vocal advocate for the rights of sex workers, people living with HIV and the LGBTI population. He was also a critical partner for both UNFPA and UNAIDS on efforts to address HIV among sex workers at both country and global levels.

UNAIDS and PEPFAR bring together Health Ministers and partners to advance progress in ending new HIV infections in children

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ministers of Health and representatives from the 22* countries with the most new HIV infections in children have come together to report on progress towards achieving zero new HIV infections in children by 2015 and find ways of stepping up action.

UNAIDS and Luxembourg foster joint action on AIDS

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has been a long-standing champion of the AIDS response both in its domestic approach to the epidemic and through its support to countries most affected by HIV. It has also been committed to supporting UNAIDS in terms of sustained funding as well as political support.

UNAIDS joins 20th Anniversary Life Ball in Vienna

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Europe’s biggest AIDS charity event was held on 19 May in the Austrian city of Vienna. Organized by AIDS LIFE, the Life Ball 2012 brought together celebrities and influential leaders in the global AIDS response to celebrate the 20th anniversary of what has become one of the largest AIDS fundraising events worldwide since it was first held in 1993.

Cross-political support for accelerated HIV response in Myanmar

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A high-level United Nations delegation led by Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on AIDS in Asia, Dr Nafis Sadik visited Myanmar to take stock of the progress made and challenges remaining in the AIDS response.

The quest for an HIV vaccine

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There is broad scientific consensus that getting to zero new HIV infections will require an HIV vaccine. Modelling shows that even a partially effective HIV vaccine can save many lives and dollars over time.

“Making Rights a Reality”: The experiences of organizations of transgender people in the AIDS response

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

In Latin America, transgender people face stigma and discrimination based on their gender identity every day. Such situations limit their access to the education system, job opportunities and health services which, in turn, increase their vulnerability to HIV.

HIV programmes for MSM and transgendered people gradually being scaled up in India

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rupali always felt she was different. Born as a boy in India, she liked wearing girls’ clothes and finally at the age of 20, decided to disclose to her family her gender orientation. She declared she wanted to live as a woman.

Influential leaders champion the role of the private sector in challenging HIV and global health threats

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taking stock of the successes, challenges and future of the global AIDS response after three decades was at the core of the Global Business Coalition annual conference on Health (GBCHealth) held from 14-15 May in New York.