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- From isolation to integration: Rwandan project transforms women’s lives
- In 2004, two sisters in Rwanda started a “trade-not-aid” initiative that produces high-end handicrafts. From a humble beginning with just 20 artisans in the remote village of Gitarama, Gahaya Links has since expanded its network to more than 5000 weavers nation-wide.
- Strategies for “getting to zero” and stopping new HIV infections among injecting drug users discussed as Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens in Vienna
- High-level experts gathered for a round table on “Getting to Zero” – Achieving zero new HIV infections for injecting drug users, in Vienna Austria on 21 March 2011. The event took place on the opening day of the fifty-fourth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) which runs in the city until 25 March 2011.
- Cricket star Sangakkara tells Sri Lankan young people to be aware, open and informed about HIV
- Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara took time off the pitch during the Cricket World Cup tournament to speak to hundreds of young people about the importance of being informed and responsible about HIV.
- Zimbabwe: an HIV prevention success story
- HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe has declined remarkably in recent years, dropping from 26% to 14% between 1997 and 2009. In a recent edition of the journal PLoS Medicine, researchers explored the reasons for this decline and examined what lessons can be learned and replicated.
- 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.
- Bangladesh gives the 2011 Cricket World Cup an HIV awareness spin
- As the overs are bowled, the wickets fall and the crowds go crazy in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, host-country Bangladesh is giving the tournament an HIV spin. Through the Think Wise campaign the tournament is raising awareness among young people on HIV prevention and reducing stigma.
- UNICEF: Lack of attention to needs of young people has damaging social, economic, political and health consequences for all
- Investing now in the world’s 1.2 billion adolescents aged 10 to 19 can break entrenched cycles of poverty and inequity, says UNICEF in its flagship 2011 State of the World’s Children report, called ‘Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity’.
- Young people to call for strengthened HIV prevention at the regional universal access consultation in Latin America
- From Brazil to Mexico young people in Latin America are busily coordinating their inputs to communicate a unified message in the upcoming regional universal access consultation to be held 1-2 March 2011 in Mexico.
- UNAIDS and UN Women: Taking the women and girls HIV response to the next level
- Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the AIDS epidemic and HIV is now the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. What can and must be done to challenge this stark situation? The 55th meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women, currently taking place in New York, provided a valuable forum for UNAIDS and UN Women to find answers and set strategic directions.
- The right of women and girls living with HIV to sexual and reproductive health takes centre stage at the CSW
- A special event at this year’s Commission on the Status of Women brought together influential experts, leaders and advocates to discuss how sexual and reproductive health and the rights of women and girls living with HIV can be enhanced and protected. The high-level consultation was jointly organized by UNAIDS, UNFPA and UN Women.
- UNAIDS applauds Thailand’s successes on AIDS and urges continued leadership through an ‘HIV prevention revolution’
- On the final day of an official country visit to Thailand, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé praised Thailand’s Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, for his leadership and commitment on AIDS in the country and urged Thailand to redouble efforts—and resources—on HIV prevention.
- UNAIDS urges Governor of Bangkok to lead a drive towards 'zero new infections'
- In an official mission this week to Thailand, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé held discussions with M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok, on progress, challenges and opportunities for the AIDS response in the Thai capital. During the meeting, Mr Sidibé asked for increased support to help make Bangkok the first city to reach the goal of "zero new HIV infections."
- Getting into the SWING of it: Why key affected populations need to be front and centre of HIV responses in Asia and the Pacific
- High heels, sequined outfits and pumping music fill Bangkok’s ‘Soi Cowboy’ street. For many, it’s a typical evening in one of the city’s well-known red-light zones. But a closer look at the fashion parade tells that this isn’t just any other night—the elaborately designed outfits, made entirely from condoms, are part of a Valentine’s night HIV prevention drive led by SWING (Service Workers In Group) Foundation, a Thai-based non-governmental organization.
- 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.
- “Score the Goals” comic book launched: Ten football Goodwill Ambassadors embark on a journey facing the challenges of the Millennium Development Goals
- A new comic book for children featuring Michael Ballack and other football stars who are United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors was launched on 24 January at the United Nations in Geneva, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace, Mr Wilfried Lemke.
- UNAIDS mission highlights HIV response among female sex workers
- About 2% of the adult population in Ghana is living with HIV—a figure that has remained unchanged for the past 10 years. The number of new HIV infections in this West African nation, estimated at about 22 000 per year, has also stabilized over the past decade. Sex work in Ghana contributes to a significant proportion of new HIV infections.
- UNAIDS and IOM sign agreement to improve access to HIV services for migrants
- The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today signed a new cooperation agreement to overcome HIV-related challenges faced by many migrants.
- Sex workers and loggers in Guyana challenge HIV together
- Kay Forde has been a sex worker in Guyana for more than 20 years. She is an AIDS activist too. As secretary of the One Love Organization, a non-governmental organization addressing the HIV needs of sex workers, Ms Forde is committed to working with their clients, many of whom earn their living in the logging industry.
- 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.
- Young people in Tajikistan help each other prevent the spread of HIV
- HIV prevalence has been increasing in the Republic of Tajikistan for more than two decades. Now a network of Y-PEER youth trainers, supported by UNFPA, are helping disseminate HIV prevention messages to other young people.