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World AIDS Day 2010 around the Globe
World AIDS Day was held on 1 December. Here are some photos from across the globe capturing the sprit of Universal Access and Human Rights – the theme of this year’s World AIDS Day.
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HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess of Norway at CONCASIDA
08 November 2007
08 November 2007 08 November 2007As part of an official visit to Nicaragua to learn more about the impact AIDS is having on women, UNAIDS Special Representative, HRH the Crown Princess of Norway visited a grassroots AIDS organisation working on issues of human rights and the sexual and reproductive rights of women and children.
The visit was part of a four-day advocacy mission to the region for the Crown Princess during which she will be engaging with different groups and individuals involved in the AIDS response and participating in events organised at the 5th Central American Congress on AIDS (CONCASIDA).
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HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway during her arrival to the Xochiquetzal Foundation with the Director of the organization, Mrs. Hazel Fonseca. |
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HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway sharing with children of the San Jose Oriental Neighborhood during her field visit to the Xochiquetzal Foundation. |
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UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot and HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit amongst other Officials who participate in opening event of the V Central American Meeting of people living with HIV that took place in Managua as part of the 5th Central American Congress on HIV (CONCASIDA). |
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HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, during her speech at the official closing session of the V Meeting of People living with HIV in Managua, Nicaragua. 4 – 9 November 2007. |
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From L to R: UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot, HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Mrs. Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan First Lady and Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega, during a private meeting in Managua, Nicaragua, in which they share suggestions on the improvement of the HIV response in the Central American region. Nicaragua 4 – 9 November 2007. |
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HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway during her encounter with ASONVIHSIDA (Nicaragua organization of people living with HIV) leaders. |
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4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Sydney
25 July 2007
25 July 2007 25 July 2007The Australian Society for HIV Medicine and the International AIDS Society were the hosts of the 4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention.More than 5,000 delegates from 133 countries came together for the four-day conference to examine the latest developments in HIV biology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention science.Emphasising the need to scale-up TB/HIV programmes Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director of Programmes, UNAIDS said, "Urgent investment in TB research and programmes is needed if we are to avoid TB, and especially drug resistant TB, undoing all the advances we have gained through better AIDS treatment and care. All of our drugs, diagnostics and vaccines date from the last century or even the century before that."
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Presentations included the roll out of antiretroviral treatment in the developing world and the need for research to inform treatment scale-up, HIV/TB co-infection, and ethical and practical issues related to HIV prevention research. 22-25 July 2007, Sydney, Australia. |
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Deputy Executive Director of Programmes at UNAIDS, Michel Sibide, participated in events around treatment, sustainability in the era of universal access, the TB/HIV co-epidemic and men who have sex with men in Asia. 22-25 July 2007, Sydney, Australia. |
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UNAIDS supported an emotive exhibition at the Sydney AIDS conference portraying, in words and pictures the double impact that TB and HIV has on people and communities in South Africa and Zambia. |
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4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention, Sydney 2007
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Implementers' meeting
27 June 2007
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The theme of this year’s meeting, “Scaling Up Through Partnerships,” recognizes the rapid expansion of HIV/AIDS programs worldwide. Together, implementers will exchange lessons learned on building the capacity of local prevention, treatment, and care programs, maintaining quality control, and coordinating efforts. This forum will facilitate an open dialogue about future directions of HIV/AIDS programs, with a strong emphasis on implementation and identification of critical barriers and best practices.
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Donors, AIDS experts and implementers from around the world gathered in Kigali, Rwanda to attend the 2007 HIV/AIDS Implementers’ Meeting. The meeting was hosted by the government of Rwanda and cosponsored by PEPFAR, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; the UNAIDS Secretariat, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank. |
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In his opening key note address, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Rwanda, listed the achievements to date and elaborated on the drivers of progress. He also insisted on making a breakthrough in strengthening health systems by joining forces with development partners to build capacity. |
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Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director delivered a speech on behalf of Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, highlighting 5 key strategic areas: Spending money on programmes and priorities owned by communities who understand their epidemics; Enhancing capacity in education and social services and making use of communities and civil society as invaluable resources; Shifting from short term interventions to more strategic long term approaches; Putting AIDS at the core of any development programme; and scaling-up for greater efficiency in delivering results without loosing money on the way. |
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Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director talks to the First Lady of Rwanda Jeannette Kagame during the 2007 HIV/AIDS implementers meeting. |
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UNAIDS Special Representative Mary Fisher during her speech at the 2007 HIV/AIDS implementers' meeting. |
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UN Plus meets UN Secretary General - Photo Gallery
22 May 2007
22 May 2007 22 May 2007During the meeting, a delegation of UN Plus members presented the Secretary General with specialized position papers covering four main issues of concern: stigma and discrimination, confidentiality, medical insurance, and travel restrictions and mobility. The group also made specific requests to the action items outlined in the papers. The meeting also served to evaluate the progress made on the concerned issues and discuss the way forward to improve the workplace environment for all people living with HIV working within the UN system.
From L to R: UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr.Peter Piot, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Deborah Landey during the meeting with the UNplus group.
UNplus members with the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon after briefing him on the key achievements of the group.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with UNplus Global Coordinator Bhatupe Mhango after the meeting where she gave an overview of the history of UNplus.
UNplus advisory committee members meeting the UN Medical Services Director. One of the key issues raised by the UNplus group is the provision of a comprehensive and non-discriminatory health insurance for all staff.
All photo credit: UNAIDS/Brad Hamilton
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European AIDS Conference 2007
11 March 2007
11 March 2007 11 March 2007Representatives of 27 European Union and neighbouring countries met in Bremen, Germany to discuss ways of strengthening political leadership in the response to AIDS. Over 600 people attended the conference which was organised by the German Federal Government as part of its 2007 European Union Presidency. UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot spoke on the opening day about the epidemic in the region and actions necessary to curb the epidemic. The second day of the Conference included workshops covering many key aspects of the AIDS response in the region including presentations on human rights, migration, stigma, gender and issues concerning sex work, injecting drug use and men who have sex with men.
 | UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr.Peter Piot talks to Ms. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany at the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany, 12-13 March 2007. |
 | Ms. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany during her speech at the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany, 12-13 March 2007. |
 | UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot during his speech at the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany, 12-13 March 2007 |
 | Ms. Ulla Schmitt, Germany's Federal Minister of Health at the closing press conference of the European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany. 12-13 March 2007 |
 | UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot visiting the UNAIDS stand with Her Highness Begum Aga Khan and Germany's Federal Minister of Health, Ms. Ulla Schmitt at the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany. 12-13 March 2007. |
 | UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot met with the Ukranian Minister of Health, Mr. Yuyi Poliachenko at the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany. 12-13 March 2007 |
 | Mr. Kevin De Cock, Director of the department of HIV/AIDS at the World Health Organisation at a workshop on the role of the European Union and the European States in the world-wide fight against AIDS, during the 2007 European AIDS Conference. 12-13 March 2007 |
 | Ms. Sophia Kistling, Director of the International Labour Organisation's programme on AIDS at a workshop on the role of the European Union and the European States in the world-wide fight against AIDS, during the 2007 European AIDS Conference. 12-13 March 2007 |
 | Ms. Nina Ferencic, UNICEF's Regional Advisor for AIDS in Central and Eastern Europe at a workshop on cross-border cooperation in Europe during the 2007 European AIDS Conference in Bremen, Germany. 12-13 March 2007 |
 | Ms. Dorothee Eckertz, World Bank Operations officer, speaking on lessons learned in harm reduction in the wider european neighbourhood at a workshop on human rights during the 2007 European AIDS Conference. |
All photo credit: N.Wolff
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Joint UNAIDS / DFID delegation visit to India
19 December 2006
19 December 2006 19 December 2006AIDS leaders from the United Kingdom and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) came together in India for a joint mission to gain greater insight into the country’s AIDS response. During the four-day visit, Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development (DFID) and Dr Peter Piot, Xecutive Director of UNAIDS met with political leaders, senior government officials and parliamentarians, students, representatives from non governmental organizations and from the donor community.
As part of the mission, the delegation visited Patna in the North Indian state of Bihar on Saturday 16 December where Dr Piot and Sir Chakrabarti noted the significant progress made in this province since their last visit, including the establishment of India’s first ‘Legislative Forum on HIV and AIDS’ to raise AIDS awareness among policy makers in the state and to build capacity to address the challenges posed by AIDS.
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Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, |
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Mr. Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar |
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Dr.Peter Piot. Executive Director, UNAIDS addressing the gathering of Elected People’s Representatives in the State Capital of Patna on 16th December 2006 |
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Sir Suma Chakrabarthi, Parmanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) addressing the gathering |
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Heads of the Joint Mission Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS and Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Parmanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) greeting His Excellency R.S.Gavai, the Governor of Bihar State and the Chancellor of Patna University with the Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Mr. Uday Narain Chowdhury during the interactive session with students at the Wheeler Senate Hall, Patna University, Patna on 16th December 2006. |
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A cross section of the gathering at |
In New Delhi, the joint delegation met with political leaders and senior officials including the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, the Indian Minister of Finance, P. Chidambaram and Sitaram Yechury, Polit Bureau Member of the Communist Party of India.
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Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS and Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Parmanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) during their meeting with Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Indian Minister of Health & Family Welfare in New Delhi, India on Monday 18 December 2006 |
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Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Indian Minister of Health & Family Welfare with Dr. Peter |
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Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS and Sir Suma Chakrabarti Parmanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) meet with Sitaram Yechury, Polit Bureau Member of the Comunist Party of India |
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Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS and Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Parmanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID)exchange notes after meeting with Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram outside his office at North Block in New Delhi, India on Monday 18 December 2006. |
Photo credit for New Delhi : S. Sharma
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19th Programme Coordinating Board meeting, Lusaka, Zambia, 6-8 December 2006
08 December 2006
08 December 2006 08 December 2006Some 260 participants gathered in Lusaka for the 19th Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS governing board meeting. The meeting brought together representatives from government, civil society, donors and the United Nations to push for greater UN action to strengthen country efforts against AIDS.
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General view of the participants attending the 19th PCB meeting hold in Lusaka, Zambia, 6-8 December 2006 |
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One of the 19th PCB sessions was chaired by: (from left to right) Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS, Mrs. Gunilla Carlsson, Minister of International and Cooperative Development of Sweden, Mr. Ruphia Banda, Vice-President of Zambia, Mrs. Silvia T. Masebo, Acting Minister of Health, Zambia. |
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Namwene Phiri addressing the participants to the "Keep the Promise" session after receiving a prize for her contribution to the New York and Toronto banners. |
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Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS addressing the participants to the reception hosted by the Minister of Health of Zambia and the Swedish Minister of the International and Cooperative Development at the 19th PCB meeting hold in Lusaka, Zambia, 6-8 December 2006 |
UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot met with the Delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the PCB. The DRC has just completed its first democratic elections with the election of President Joseph Kabila. The DRC has been wracked by civil war for a number of years and the elections herald the start of a new era for the DRC. Dr Piot said in the opening plenary that the new era provides an opportunity to step up the pace of the AIDS response in the DRC.
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From left to right: Dr Engwanda, Head of NGO’s Forum for HIV/AIDS, DRC, |
All photo credit: S. Katilungu
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World AIDS Day 2006 in New York
01 December 2006
01 December 2006 01 December 2006UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was joined by UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot and leaders of different faiths to commemorate World AIDS Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in New York. The gathering in New York was one of a host of events taking place around the world to mark World AIDS Day 2006.
Sign outside New York's St. Bartholomew's church announcing the participation of Mr. Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General, in the World AIDS Day 2006 event
Mr. Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General delivering his World AIDS Day message at St. Bartholomew's church
Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS during his World AIDS Day speech
Ms. Lynn Murchinson, representing people living with HIV at the World AIDS Day 2006 ceremony.
Mrs. Joan Holmes, President, Hunger Project addressing the audience.
Members of the audience at St. Bartholomew's church during the 2006 World AIDS Day event.
A group of artists performing at the 2006 World AIDS Day celebration
From left to right: Ms. Lynn Murchison, Dr. Peter Piot, Mrs. Joan Holmes, Mrs. Annan and Mr. Kofi Annan
All photo credit : B. Hamilton
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2006 AIDS epidemic update launch
23 November 2006
23 November 2006 23 November 20062006 AIDS epidemic update launch in Germany:
Mrs. Heidemarie Wiezcorek - Zeul, Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Mr. Bertil Lindblad representing UNAIDS and Dr. Ulrich Heide, Executive Director of Deutsche AIDS Stiftung during the launch of the 2006 AIDS epidemic update.
Mr. Bertil Lindblad presenting the report.
Mrs. Heidemarie Wiezcorek - Zeul, Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Mr. Bertil Lindblad representing UNAIDS and Dr. Ulrich Heide, Executive Director of Deutsche AIDS Stiftung addressing the press during the launch.
2006 AIDS epidemic update launch in Denmark:
Mrs. Ulla Tørnæs , Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark and Mr. Henning Mikkelsen representing UNAIDS.
Photo credit for Germany: T. Leukert
Photo credit for Denmark: AIDS-Fondet
