UNAIDS | Press Releases

UNAIDS reports more than 7 million people now on HIV treatment across Africa––with nearly 1 million added in the last year—while new HIV infections and deaths from AIDS continue to fall

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

As the African Union (AU) begins its 21st summit in Addis Ababa, celebrating 50 years of African unity, The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has released Update a new report on the AIDS response in Africa, documenting the remarkable recent progress against HIV on the continent.

General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and UNAIDS to work toward an accelerated HIV response in the Arab Region

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 20 May marking a new commitment to the HIV response in the Arab Region.

UNAIDS and UNDP back proposal to allow least-developed countries to maintain and scale up access to essential medicines

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:50:00 GMT

UNAIDS and UNDP today launched a new Issue Brief TRIPS transition period extensions for least-developed countries. The Issue Brief outlines that failure to extend the transition period for least-developed countries to become fully compliant with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) could seriously impede access to lifesaving antiretroviral treatment and other essential medicines for people most in need.

“Protect the Goal” campaign launched at opening of the Africa Cup of Nations

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The campaign aims to harness the power of football to raise awareness of HIV

UNAIDS appoints Dr Luiz Loures as new Deputy Executive Director of Programme

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has appointed Dr Luiz Loures as the new Deputy Executive Director of Programme at the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Ahead of World AIDS Day CEOs call to end HIV travel restrictions

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This World AIDS Day, Chief Executives (CEO’s) from some of the world’s largest companies are calling for an end to travel restrictions for people living with HIV. More than 40 CEOs have signed an unprecedented pledge urging the repeal of laws and policies in 45 countries that still deport, detain or deny entry to people solely because they are living with HIV.

UNAIDS and the Stop TB Partnership join forces to stop HIV/TB deaths

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Most TB/HIV deaths can be averted if TB and HIV services work together more effectively and services are scaled up

UNAIDS and DPKO shine a light on ending violence against women

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:15:00 GMT

New initiative launched to address HIV and sexual and gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict settings

UNAIDS to host Google+ Hangout ahead of World AIDS Day 2012

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2012, three passionate advocates for an HIV-free generation will come together in UNAIDS’ first Google+ Hangout to talk about how the world is moving towards zero new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive.

UNAIDS reports a more than 50% drop in new HIV infections across 25 countries as countries approach the 1000 day deadline to achieve global AIDS targets

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ahead of World AIDS Day 2012, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) will be launching the 2012 UNAIDS Global Report & 2012 World AIDS Day Report 'Results'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:30:00 GMT

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed Nobel peace prize winner and Member of Parliament Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as a Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination. In this new role, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will call on her fellow citizens and people around the world to eliminate stigma and discrimination.

New reports show slight growth in philanthropic funding for AIDS–More robust response needed

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Private AIDS-related funding from United States and European philanthropic donors totaled US$ 644 million in 2011, a 5% increase (US$ 32 million) from 2010 according to an annual report from Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA) and the European HIV/AIDS Funders Group (EFG), with support from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

UNAIDS calls for shared responsibility to meet AIDS investment gap in francophone countries

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:30:00 GMT

New report highlights progress and gaps in the AIDS response and calls for increased investment from countries and donors

African leaders embrace shared responsibility and call for innovative solutions to accelerate the response to AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:00:00 GMT

African leaders gathered in New York on the sidelines of the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the African Union (AU) Roadmap. This initiative outlines long-term sustainable strategies to finance and provide access to HIV treatment and prevention services and other health services in Africa as called for in the Millennium Development Goals.

UNAIDS appoints global Indian icon, Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as International Goodwill Ambassador

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On the eve of the 67th United Nations General Assembly, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed global Indian icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as International Goodwill Ambassador. In her new role she will help raise awareness on issues related to stopping new HIV infections in children and advocate for increased access to antiretroviral treatment.

Ten community-based organizations receive prestigious Red Ribbon Award for innovative response to AIDS

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Ten community-based organizations, which have shown exceptional and inspiring action on AIDS were honoured with the 2012 Red Ribbon Award in a special session of the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) on Wednesday. The Red Ribbon Award is the world's leading award for innovative and outstanding community work in the response to the AIDS epidemic.

Bipartisan support symbolizes shared responsibility and collective solidarity to end AIDS

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT

US Congress hosts bipartisan briefing “Together we will end AIDS” with Congressional leaders from both political parties and leaders to discuss ways to invest smartly in the AIDS response and explore opportunities ahead

UNAIDS and PEPFAR spotlight global progress in eliminating new HIV infections among children

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Speaking at a satellite session today at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Ambassador Eric Goosby, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, and Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), commended countries and their international partners for recent progress in preventing new HIV infections among children and saving mothers’ lives.

A decade of progress and sustained funding for HIV prevention research provides a pathway for ending AIDS

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A decade of unprecedented investment in HIV prevention research has led to major scientific breakthroughs in vaccines, microbicides, voluntary medical male circumcision, treatment as prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, but sustained financing will be needed to capitalize on these breakthroughs to deliver new options that can help end the AIDS pandemic, according to a new report released today at the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC.

CEOs Call on Countries to Lift Travel Restrictions for People Living with HIV

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Prominent CEOs from the world’s leading companies, including Levi Strauss & Co., The Coca-Cola Company, Johnson & Johnson, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Virgin Unite, called today on 46 countries to lift travel restrictions for HIV-positive people.