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Addressing the challenges facing young people in South Africa
29 July 2013|
The challenges facing young people in South Africa were the focus of a dynamic meeting between South African President Jacob Zuma, UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron and the Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibé.
Summer World University Games in Russia raise HIV awareness among young athletes and volunteers
26 July 2013|
Kazan, Russian Federation was the host of the 27th Summer Universiade – World University Games. The event attracted 11 000 young athletes from more than 160 nations competing in 27 sports from artistic gymnastics to wrestling.
Continued investment in HIV prevention research can speed development of new options to help end the AIDS epidemic
30 June 2013|
New global report released at IAS 2013 highlights funding trends, opportunities and challenges for HIV prevention R&D
US Supreme Court strikes down policy requiring AIDS groups to oppose prostitution in order to receive US Government funds
21 June 2013|
On 20 June 2013, the United States Supreme Court struck down section 7631(f) of the The Leadership Act. This provision mandates that no funds made available under the Leadership Act may “provide assistance to any group or organization that does not have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking.”
Community-led programmes critical to progress on AIDS in Sri Lanka
18 June 2013|
Communities at higher risk of HIV infections should be placed at the centre of the AIDS programme design and implementation in Sri Lanka. This was the central message highlighted through discussions between representatives of civil society and the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Luiz Loures, during an official visit to the country from 16-18 June.
UNAIDS plans to further expand its focus on youth and HIV
12 June 2013|
The United Nation Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé to discuss UNAIDS’ plans to further expand its focus on youth and HIV. The meeting was held on the side-lines of the 67th United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York from 10-11 June 2013.
International cricketers team up to ‘THINK WISE’ about HIV prevention
07 June 2013|
Cricketing greats from around the world have once more teamed up to promote HIV prevention and anti-stigma messages as part of the global THINK WISE campaign on AIDS. The initiative will run through the 2013 International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy Tournament taking place from 6-23 June in England and Wales.
Progress on HIV brings hope to the province of KwaZulu Natal
04 June 2013|
During a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, the Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize highlighted that progress made in the province has begun to turn around the AIDS epidemic in the South African Province which has been most affected by HIV.
South Africa: Young people to lead a new wave of community mobilization and political advocacy
24 May 2013|
Young people in South Africa are facing the challenge of creating a movement to overcome the impact that the AIDS epidemic is having on their lives.
Youth organizations form a pact for social transformation in the AIDS response
23 May 2013|
UNAIDS brought together 12 global and regional youth organizations working on HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Lesbian, Gay and Transgender rights with the 16 community, country and regional youth activists that constitute the recently established UNAIDS Youth Advisory Forum. The aim was to strategize on a clear direction to move the AIDS response forward for young people.
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
17 May 2013|
More than 30 years ago, gay men lit the first spark that kindled the world’s response to the AIDS epidemic. Thanks to the audacity and courage of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people, we have now seen extraordinary progress against AIDS around the world.
New survey on HIV education: Progression, regression or stagnation?
30 April 2013|
There is room for optimism in the overall progress of the global education sector’s response to HIV, says a new in-depth study of 39 countries around the world. However, a worrying degree of stagnation in some areas still exists and much more needs to be done if the sector is to fulfil its critical role in helping to intensify HIV prevention.
CONCACAF and UNAIDS team up to engage football in the response to AIDS
19 April 2013|
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and UNAIDS signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 April in Panama City, Panama and agreed to engage football in the AIDS response, particularly among young people.
Honduras reforms its penal code to end human right violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity
05 April 2013|
Honduras is moving a step closer to the UNAIDS vision of ‘zero discrimination’. Its Congress has recently adopted a reform of the Penal Code that will ensure legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Carnival queens call on Panamanian young women to take the lead and protect themselves from HIV
18 February 2013|
Last week was Carnival in Panama. As part of the celebrations during 11-12 February, the Queens of “Calle Arriba” and “Calle Abajo” —representing opposite neighbourhoods— competed against each other in a variety of contests. However when it comes to HIV, the two rivals joined forces to prevent new HIV infections among women.
Changes in Peru’s penal code will enable more young people to access HIV services
12 February 2013|
The Constitutional Tribunal of Peru is amending an article in its penal code which for many years had criminalized consensual sexual activity among young people. Sentencing was particularly severe with adolescents facing up to 30 years in prison. Article 173 of the penal code was also preventing young people from accessing essential health and reproductive services for fear of prosecution.
Yemen: raising HIV awareness among internally displaced populations
07 February 2013|
Local authorities are concerned about the lack of HIV information in the internally displaced people camps in Yemen and have partnered with UNAIDS and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to start an HIV awareness raising programme for displaced people.
University of Senghor master’s degree programme in International Health includes module on HIV for second year running
25 January 2013|
More than 35 students from 22 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Haiti and France have completed a course on HIV as part of their Master’s Degree in International Health at the Senghor University based in Alexandria.
UNESCO booklet promotes improved links between gender, HIV and education
21 January 2013|
A “Gender Equality, HIV and Education” booklet by UNESCO stresses that issues of gender equality, HIV and education are interrelated and cannot be tackled in isolation.
UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Michael Ballack gets a first-hand look at the impact of AIDS on South Africa
21 January 2013|
In his role as UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador, the German football star Michael Ballack conducted a 3-day mission to Johannesburg, South Africa, where he learned about the impact of HIV on communities and used his star-power to raise public awareness of the epidemic.

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31 July 2013

UNAIDS urges Greek authorities to repeal Sanitary Decree. More

17 July 2013

UNAIDS condemns killing of AIDS activist Eric Lembembe. More

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