Collaboration between TB and HIV services helps save lives
24 mars 2009
On World TB Day 2009 the challenge remains to have closer collaboration between TB and HIV services to make sure people are tested for both diseases and have universal access to the HIV and TB treatment.
Addressing TB and HIV as linked infections is at the heart of the approach of the Desmond Tutu TB clinic in Stellenbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape.
A home from home for children living with HIV
27 mars 2009
Viva Cazuza has been working for nearly two decades in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to give orphaned children and young people living with HIV a safe haven, antiretroviral treatment and access to programmes to gain confidence and build leadership skills. The society was created in 1990 in the memory of Brazilian rock star Cazuza who died of an AIDS-related illness in the same year.
Speech by Michel Sidibé to the 24th PCB
26 juin 2009
The governing body of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) met in Geneva from 22-24 June for the 24th Meeting of the Programme Coordinating Board (PCB). At the meeting the Executive Director of UNAIDS, Mr Michel Sidibé presented his plans for the future direction of UNAIDS,
World AIDS Day 2009 Statement by Michael Ballack
01 décembre 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 décembre 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 mars 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 avril 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 mai 2010
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia. Homophobia is considered one of the main obstacles in implementing HIV prevention strategies.
Message du Directeur Exécutif de l'ONUSIDA pour la journée mondiale du sida 2012
01 décembre 2012
Le 1er décembre 2012, le monde célèbre la journée mondiale du sida. Dans son message commémorant cette journée, le Directeur exécutif de l'ONUSIDA Michel Sidibé parle des progrès réalisés dans la riposte au sida.
Message du Directeur exécutif de l’ONUSIDA à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme 2011
07 mars 2011
À l’occasion de la centième Journée internationale de la femme, le Directeur exécutif de l’ONUSIDA félicite les femmes et les filles mais décrit également les actions qu’il reste à mener en faveur de celles qui sont touchées par l’épidémie de VIH.