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Background information: Commonwealth Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting
The Alliance fears that the Commonwealth has brushed human rights and health issues under the carpet in advance of the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting in New York on 29 September 2012. This is very disappointing, as previously it seemed … Continue reading
Don’t stop now, we can end AIDS!
The International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) takes place in Washington D.C., 22 -27 July, and is a highly significant event for those working in the field of HIV, bringing together HIV activists, governments, donors and other key institutions. The conference … Continue reading
Treatment as prevention: new policy briefing
There are rapid developments in the field of HIV prevention. Treatment as prevention (TAP) is one emerging issue that is causing great debate. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance has conducted a partnership-wide consultation on the topic in order to inform its … Continue reading
New blog: Protecting the rights of sexual minorities as national values
The work of national human rights commissions shows us that rights for sexual minorities are ingrained in the religions, cultures and traditions of nations argues ‘What’s Preventing Prevention?’ campaign manager, Enrique Restoy, in a new post on the Alliance blog. … Continue reading
Commonwealth: crunch time for committing to ending AIDS
As Commonwealth Day 2012 approaches (12 March) HIV and AIDS remains a major challenge that the Commonwealth must commit to addressing. This year Commonwealth Day marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th anniversary as the head of an institution which, over the … Continue reading
Ugandan parliament re-tables anti homosexuality bill
David Bahati, Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West, has re-tabled the anti – homosexuality bill in the parliament of Uganda, reports Key Correspondent James Kityo. The bill, which seeks to further criminalize same sex among consenting adults, was tabled on … Continue reading
Ugandan campaigners bring LGBT rights into the spotlight
Campaigners are planning to organize Uganda’s first ever international dialogue on LGBT rights. This is part of a campaign against a proposed anti-homosexuality bill, which is soon to be discussed in Parliament, reports Key Correspondent Kyeswa Johnson. Uganda Students AIDS … Continue reading
Why the EU should take the lead on ending AIDS
The European Union (EU) is the world’s largest source of official development assistance and one of the main contributors to the global HIV response. The EU has also placed the promotion of human rights at the centre of its foreign … Continue reading
Stop AIDS Campaign action – Ask for commitment and leadership from governments
The Alliance is an active member of the UK’s Stop AIDS Campaign which is a coalition of over 60 UK NGOs and trade unions working together to demand universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. We’ve never been … Continue reading
Ukrainian doctor accused of drugs trafficking acquitted
Dr Illya Podolyan, a substitution maintenance therapist, accused of drug trafficking has been acquitted in Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who took action! “We welcome the decision by the Appeal Court” said Pavlo Skala, Senior Programme Manager on Policy and … Continue reading