
UNAIDS ambassadors speak out to stop discrimination
As part of UNAIDS' work to achieve zero discrimination, UNAIDS encourages people to speak up and prevent discrimination from standing in the way of achieving ambitions, goals and dreams.

UNAIDS Special Ambassador receives UNWDPA Leadership Award
The United Nations Women for Peace Association (UNWDPA) has honoured Lorena Castillo de Varela, the First Lady of Panama and UNAIDS Special Ambassador for AIDS in Latin America, with its Leadership Award. The award was made in recognition of her work in the response to HIV and the promotion of human rights and women’s empowerment.

A role without a rulebook—First Ladies discuss development
The spouses of government leaders have a unique opportunity to build bridges between civil society and government institutions.