World AIDS Day 2009 Statement by Michael Ballack
01 December 2009
On the occasion of World AIDS Day December 1st 2009; UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Michael Ballack expresses his continued support to the AIDS response and to Human Rights in general.
World AIDS Day message by Michel Sidibé
01 December 2009
2009 marks the 21st anniversary of World AIDS Day. Every year, on the first of December the world comes together to commemorate those who have died and to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic.
This year’s theme “Human Rights and Universal Access” addresses the critical need to protect human rights and ensure universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
Video message by UNAIDS Executive Director to the 21st International Harm Reduction Association Conference, 10 March 2010, Liverpool, UK
10 March 2010
Harm Reduction 2010, the 21st International conference organized by the International Harm Reduction Association is taking place in Liverpool, England from 25 – 29 April 2010. Watch the video message by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé delivered at the opening ceremony.
UNAIDS Executive Director's video message on China's travel ban lift
27 April 2010
UNAIDS applauds the decision by the Government of China to lift its national travel ban for people living with HIV. View video message by UNAIDS Executive Director.
Statement by UNAIDS Executive Director on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia
17 May 2010
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia. Homophobia is considered one of the main obstacles in implementing HIV prevention strategies.
World AIDS Day message 2012 from UNAIDS Executive Director
01 December 2012
On 1 December 2012, the world marks World AIDS Day. UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé talks about the progress made in the AIDS response in his message commemorating the day.
International Women’s Day 2011 Message from UNAIDS Executive Director
07 March 2011
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, UNAIDS Executive Director congratulates women and girls, but also outlines the work that still needs to be done for women and girls affected by the HIV epidemic.
World TB Day 2011
23 March 2011
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé expresses his concerns over an emerging epidemic in drug resistant TB.
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
17 May 2011
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé highlights the importance of stopping stigma and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
World AIDS Day message from UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé on December 1, 2011
23 November 2011
2011 has been a year of achievements. Millions of lives have been saved as HIV treatment and prevention efforts show results. World leaders have made new promises.