UNAIDS

Did you know 4000 adolescent girls and young women are newly infected with HIV every week? Imagine the impact if we gave them more HIV prevention options. Nomfundo Eland from Emthonjeni, is making sure that women and girls have choices and the tools they need to stay safe.

The Committee of Cosponsoring Organizations of the UN Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS convened for its 58th meeting in New York and welcomed bold and transformative changes to ensure a resilient and effective UNAIDS Joint Programme. These changes are essential for the continued sustainability of the global HIV response.   Special thanks to UNESCO for chairing the Committee this year and to Filippo Grandi of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for leading the meeting in New York.   This ongoing collaboration with our co-sponsors and partners is vital to accelerating progress in the HIV response.

"I thought HIV was a death sentence because in my community, people say living with HIV makes you a ‘moving grave’”, shares Purity. This stigma weighed on him, until he found strength through peer support from organizations like Zvandiri. Today, Purity Mufarowashe Nyatondo knows that HIV doesn’t limit his future or his dreams. Hear his powerful reminder on how peer support can break down stigma.

“Empowering young people goes beyond raising awareness; it’s about unlocking their potential to drive change. When they take ownership of their advocacy, they become catalysts for progress, shaping solutions that resonate in their communities. By equipping them with the right tools, we invest in a future led by those who understand the challenges firsthand.” says Dr YAYE KANNY DIALLO, UNAIDS Country Director for Togo and Benin. Read how in Togo🇹🇬, young people living with HIV are stepping forward to lead the response against the AIDS epidemic: https://lnkd.in/dS6-9Qbd

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UNAIDS is pleased to welcome the renowned Moroccan artist OUM Elghait as our new National Goodwill Ambassador for Morocco. OUM’s influence and commitment to social change will play a vital role in UNAIDS' efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Morocco and beyond. https://lnkd.in/eHq-7Vnb

“We see that societies are more vulnerable where inequality exists, but it doesn't have to be this way. We can address these inequalities and be better prepared when the next pandemic hits.” – Dr. Matthew Kavanagh, PhD. Hear how G20 Brasil 2024 has made inequalities a key focus in their discussions. Thank you to the Swiss Government and other partners for facilitating this important conversation with thought leaders on the sidelines of the #G20.

Dr. Matthew Kavanagh, PhD, Director, Georgetown University-UNAIDS collaborating center on policy and inequality, shares insights on the #G20 in Rio. As President of the G20, Brazil has steered a transformative health agenda that places inequality at the center.

Sir Michael Marmot, world-leading epidemiologist & Co-Chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS, and Pandemics, shares why he is inspired by #Brazil's commitment to advancing health equity for all. G20 Brasil 2024

📢 Reminder to young talents looking to build your career within the United Nations! Join our upcoming #OpenDoors webinar on 5 November 2024 to find out about the opportunities that UN organizations including UNAIDS, UNFPA and WFP offer through our #internship programmes. Save your seat by registering here 👇: https://lnkd.in/eFQyJJfU