UNAIDS The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

Launch of publication on response to AIDS in the Caribbean

31 May 2007

The CARICOM based Pan-Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) are today launching a consolidated analysis of national AIDS responses in the Caribbean.

UNAIDS welcomes call for $30 billion to the AIDS response

30 May 2007

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) applauds today’s announcement by United States President George Bush regarding his intention to extend and expand the U.S. government’s investment in the global AIDS response.

UNAIDS welcomes Elizabeth Mataka as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for HIV/AIDS in Africa

21 May 2007

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes the appointment of Elizabeth Mataka as the new Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for HIV/AIDS in Africa.

UNAIDS calls for renewed leadership as UN General Assembly reviews progress made toward universal access

21 May 2007

Welcoming the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s commitment and personal pledge that the United Nations will continue to prioritize the response to AIDS, the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) emphasized the critical need to build leadership in all sectors to sustain the global AIDS response.

Day against homophobia

17 May 2007

Press release - Day against homophobia

Urgent action needed to improve access to HIV prevention and treatment services for people who inject drugs

14 May 2007

Despite increased political commitment and funding for the AIDS response, most people who inject drugs are still being denied access to basic HIV prevention and treatment services, said UNAIDS at the 18th Conference on Drug Related Harm in Poland.

UNAIDS commends efforts to lower prices for AIDS treatment in low-and middle-income countries

08 May 2007

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) applauds the announcement made today by the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) which puts in place new reduced prices for antiretroviral medicines in low-and middle-income countries.

UNAIDS supports countries’ efforts to scale-up access to HIV

04 May 2007

The goal of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support is a top global priority and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) supports countries’ efforts to ensure access to high quality and affordable medicines.

UNAIDS mourns death of world-renowned musician and humanitarian, Maestro Rostropovich

27 April 2007

It is with great sadness that UNAIDS has learned of the death of Mstislav Rostropovich who just a month ago celebrated his 80th birthday.

UNAIDS welcomes new Global Fund Board Chair and Vice-Chair

26 April 2007

“Turning to the private sector and to civil society to lead its Board is a real indication of the Global Fund’s commitment to both accountability and social justice. We welcome all efforts in this direction as we all work together to make the money work for people on the ground,” said Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS.