Brazil's President receives UNAIDS award
03 December 2010
On World AIDS Day, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received the 2010 "UNAIDS Award for Leadership" for his contribution to social and economic development as well as progress in reversing his country's AIDS epidemic.
Get the Facts, protect yourself
25 January 2011
International cricket stars Virender Sehwag and Kumar Sangakkara have joined together to support a new “Think Wise” campaign ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Ethiopian TV interviews UNAIDS Executive Director
28 January 2011
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé was in Ethiopia from January 28-31, 2011 to attend the 16th African Union Summit, a gathering of Heads of State from across the African continent. During his visit, he was interviewed by the journalist Tefera Ghedamu for Ethiopian Television’s program “Meet-ETV” on the need for innovative investments in the AIDS epidemic.
"AIDS is very much a test" says Egyptian leader Mohamed ElBaradei
10 February 2011
Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei, the former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Founder and President of Egypt’s National Association for Change and UNAIDS High Level Prevention Commissioner speaks about how AIDS is very much a test for world leaders.
Former President of Botswana Festus Mogae speaks about the need HIV prevention
10 February 2011
H.E. Festus Mogae, the Former President of Botswana, Chairman of Champions for an HIV-Free Generation and UNAIDS High Level Prevention Commissioner calls on world leaders to continue their commitment to HIV prevention
Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for an AIDS-free generation
03 May 2011
Archbishop Desmond Tutu says an AIDS-free generation is possible at the opening of an extraordinary high-level meeting on Robben Island, South Africa.
Archbishop Tutu passes baton to new generation of leaders in the AIDS response
03 May 2011
Archbishop Desmond Tutu co-hosts with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé an extraordinary high-level meeting on Robben Island, South Africa. He tells young people that they have the power to change the future and transform the AIDS response.
UNAIDS calls for world support ahead of the UN High Level meeting on AIDS
25 May 2011
The UN High Level meeting on AIDS will take place from June 8-10. UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé calls for continued global commitment to universal access to prevention, treatment and care services.
2011 High Level Meeting on AIDS
31 May 2011
Thirty years into the AIDS epidemic, world leaders will gather from 8-10 June 2011 for the 2011 UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS. They will review progress and chart the future of the global AIDS response. This report looks at key issues and expectations for the landmark meeting.
African Development Bank President says Africa must step up its commitment to financing HIV response
06 June 2011
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank says African countries must increase the role of domestic financing in a message to leaders attending the UN High Level meeting on AIDS in New York.