Get on the Fast-Track
AIDS is not over, but it can be, Huge progress has been made since 2000 and millions of lives have been saved. But there are still important milestones to reach, barriers to break and frontiers to cross. The world has agreed to meet a set of global targets by 2020 as part of UNAIDS Fast-Track strategy to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat.
Global review panel
The Global Review Panel is focused on how UNAIDS works—how the Joint Programme can be refined and reinforced to better support countries to end AIDS.
Prevention gap report
Globally, new HIV infections among adults and children were reduced by 40% since the peak in 1997. However, new analysis from UNAIDS shows that new HIV infections among adults have stalled, failing to decline for at least five years. The report outlines what is needed to step up prevention efforts
World AIDS Day 2016
Observed worldwide on 1 December since 1998, World AIDS Day is the moment of the year where millions of people come together across the globe to commemorate people who lost their lives to HIV, acknowledge progress made in responding to the epidemic and recommit to ending the AIDS epidemic.
World AIDS Day 2016 campaign
In the lead-up to World AIDS Day 2016, the hands up for #HIVprevention campaign will explore different aspects of HIV prevention and how they relate to specific groups of people, such as adolescent girls and young women, key populations and people living with HIV.
2016 HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON ENDING AIDS
One hundred reasons why ending the AIDS epidemic is important. Join the countdown to #HLM2016AIDS.
Cities ending the AIDS epidemic
Cities have inherent advantages in responding to complex health problems such as HIV.
On the fast-track to ending the AIDS epidemic
Report of the United Nations Secretary General for the High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS
Global AIDS Update 2016
New report from UNAIDS shows that the number of people accessing antiretroviral medicines has more than doubled since 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
Press StatementUNAIDS calls for improved access to condoms for all who need them
On International Condom Day, UNAIDS is calling for countries to remove barriers that hinder access to, and the use of, condoms.
UpdatePlan to increase community health workers endorsed
Economic experts and representatives of national AIDS programmes, health ministries and health professional organizations endorsed the creation of a global coalition of community health workers in UNAIDS-convened consultations in New York, United States of America, on 9 and 10 February.
Feature StoryPonce de Leon Center: a people-centred approach in the heart of the United States HIV epidemic
Each year, more than 6000 people are served by the Ponce de Leon Center in Atlanta, United States of America.
UpdateACT!2015 at ECOSOC Youth Forum
Youth advocates from Bulgaria, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, Uganda and Zimbabwe represented ACT!2015—a youth-led social action initiative supported by UNAIDS, the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the PACT—at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum’s 2017 meeting.
UpdateFaith leaders mobilize to end AIDS in the Caribbean
Caribbean faith leaders met in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on 1 and 2 February to determine how they can support the Sustainable Development Goal agenda to end AIDS. The 55 faith leaders from 14 Caribbean countries representing the Bahá'í, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Voodoo faiths were joined by regional and international development partners, including UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Luiz Loures.
Feature StoryChampioning health and humanity in Atlanta
During a two-day visit to Atlanta, United States of America, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé visited the Emergency Operations Center of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and interacted with CDC staff during a town hall meeting.
Feature StoryReaching out: HIV awareness campaigns at high schools in Gabon
HIV awareness events have been held at high schools in Ndende and Fougamou, Gabon. Sponsored by the Gabon Ministry of Health, the French embassy, the Pan African Organisation against AIDS and UNAIDS, the events attracted more than 3000 students, 500 of whom found out their HIV status.
Press StatementUNAIDS calls for all women living with HIV to have timely access to cervical cancer screening
On World Cancer Day, UNAIDS is calling for all women living with HIV to have access to information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and to be offered cervical cancer screening and treatment if necessary.
UpdateInternational conference in Thailand addresses health of vulnerable populations
The Prince Mahidol Award Conference brought together international leaders in public health to discuss high-priority health issues in Bangkok, Thailand. The 10th annual gathering was held under the theme “Addressing the health of vulnerable populations for an inclusive society” and took place from 29 January to 3 February.
UpdateAfrican Union Summit emphasizes focus on young people in Africa
The 28th African Union Summit closed on 1 February with the election of Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission. The theme of the summit was “Harnessing the demographic dividend through investing in youth” and strong calls for African solidarity resonated through the summit. In his speech, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, stated that the United Nations stands as a proud partner of the African Union and will continue to tap into African wisdom, ideas and solutions.Insight into...
Strategy
At the end of 2015, the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board adopted a new strategy to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.
UN Declarations
Information about United Nations Declarations since the General Assembly convened a special session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001.
Goals
The Fast-Track Commitments are drawn from the 2016 United Nations Political Declaration on Ending AIDS, which was adopted by United Nations Member States at the 2016 United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS and the UNAIDS 2016–2021 Strategy.
Press centre
Visit the press centre to access the latest press releases, news stories and press contacts as well as the latest terminology guidelines.
Campaigns
Special pages created to provide information about topic-based campaigns, events and international days.
Global Goals
On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda.
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World AIDS Day 2016: The life-cycle approach to HIV
UNAIDS Executive Director UNAIDS announces 18.2 million people are on antiretroviral treatment but warns that the ages between 15-24 years are a highly dangerous time for young women.
Choose your options for HIV prevention
What is your prevention method?
One-Stop Shop For Truckers Health
Owing to their erratic schedules and mobility, truckers face many challenges accessing basic health services. To respond to these needs Trucking Wellness set up clinics along major routes in South Africa.
Is a cure for HIV possible?
UNAIDS Senior Science Adviser, Peter Godfrey Faussett, says we need to take stock of the various announcements regarding a cure for HIV emphasizing it is much too early to announce a breakthrough.
2016 High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS
Kenneth Cole named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador
Fast-Track to end the AIDS epidemic
Fast-Track Cities: Ending the AIDS Epidemic
Global AIDS update
Zero discrimination highlights
Victoria Beckham in Ethiopia
