February

Member States negotiating the pandemic instrument have an opportunity to save lives and keep the world safe, says UNAIDS

As Member States enter the next stage of drafting and negotiating a new Pandemics Prevention, Preparedness and Response Accord, and the targeted revision of the International Health Regulations (IHR), UNAIDS underscores the importance of protecting the gains made in the AIDS response and encourages Member states to use that experience to help prevent and respond to future pandemics and health emergencies.  

18 February 2024   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS mourns the passing of Hage Geingob, President of Namibia

It is with profound sadness that UNAIDS learns of the passing of Dr Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. President Geingob was a distinguished leader, a tireless advocate for social justice, and a steadfast supporter of efforts to end AIDS.

05 February 2024   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS Executive Director: let women and girls lead to protect and advance human rights globally

At a conference hosted in Oslo by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, has made an impassioned call to all international partners to support women and girls from marginalized communities at the frontlines of the defence of human rights. Only by ensuring that the rights of everyone are protected can the world ensure that the health of everyone is protected, and that the Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.

01 February 2024   |   Email this link to me   |    

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January

UNAIDS welcomes Jamaica’s expansion of protections against gender-based violence

UNAIDS welcomes Jamaica’s expansion of protections against gender-based violence as the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act comes into effect on 22 January 2024.

22 January 2024   |   Email this link to me   |    

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