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Tried and tested: Effective strategies for the HIV response begin with communities
12-12-2023
Recent developments have shown that reaching the global HIV targets is not only possible, but within reach for some countries.
Two thirds of countries now do not criminalize same-sex sex
15-11-2023
HIV policy lab report finds wave of progress accompanied by dangerous threats to LGBTQ+ people in out-of-step countries  Washington, D.C.
Participation of LGBTI+ persons in political and electoral processes helps to build stronger democracies
07-11-2023
New York/Brussels – The political representation of LGBTI+ persons in parliaments and their participation during elections is essential to improve
Six Southeast Asian countries collaborate on HIV stigma and discrimination reduction
20-06-2023
Stigma and discrimination aren’t just buzz words for Elena Felix. When she first learned that she was living with HIV in
New legal principles launched on International Women’s Day to advance decriminalization efforts
08-03-2023
The International Committee of Jurists (ICJ) along with UNAIDS and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Time to scale what works
01-03-2023
By Mandeep Dhaliwal The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2023, “Save lives: Decriminalize”, reminds us of the importance of removing discriminatory and
Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives
28-02-2023
Repealing discriminatory laws against people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives and helps advance the end of the pandemic, the chief
Legal empowerment is key to ending AIDS
01-12-2022
By Mandeep DhaliwalWhen the global HIV pandemic began more than 40 years ago, HIV was a death sentence. Thanks to the work
UNDP and PEPFAR partnership to accelerate the removal of structural barriers to HIV services
30-11-2022
New York – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have announced
Successfully expanding the rollout of PrEP in Indonesia
01-09-2022
While the number of new HIV infections in Indonesia decreased by 3.6% in 2021 to around 27 000, the country
Decriminalizing HIV: Scientifically proven and morally correct
11-08-2022
By Mandeep DhaliwalOne hundred thirty-four. That’s the number of countries that currently criminalize or prosecute people based on general criminal laws of
Ensuring sustainability of community-led HIV service delivery in Thailand
24-06-2022
During the 50th Programme Coordinating Board meeting held in Geneva,  Thailand announced formally establishing community-led health services (CLHS) as public
Respecting our bodies, our lives, our rights – essential to building LGBTI inclusive societies
16-05-2022
As we commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, we remember that lesbian, gay,
Life-saving logistics in Ukraine
14-04-2022
On 10 April, Tetyana Pryadko (not her real name) was phoned by her doctor, who told her that her antiretroviral
Opinion: Making the law work for HIV responses
11-03-2022
Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director, HIV, Health and Development at the United Nations Development ProgrammeIt’s been more than four decades since the
Networks led by young people in Asia and the Pacific find ways to adapt to COVID-19 and deal with uncertain…
09-02-2022
Health systems and communities have been pushed to the breaking point by the COVID-19 pandemic, a pandemic that the world
Strengthening the role of judges in the HIV response
05-01-2022
Rosemary Kumwenda is the Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development for UNDP in Europe and Central Asia.Eastern Europe and
UNAIDS warns of millions of AIDS-related deaths and continued devastation from pandemics if leaders don’t address inequalities
29-11-2021
GENEVA, 29 November 2021—UNAIDS issued a stark warning today that if leaders fail to tackle inequalities the world could face
Digital innovations transforming HIV treatment, care and support services in the Pacific islands
25-11-2021
A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is bringing digital transformation to training and clinical support
UNDP convened Global Dialogue to discuss strengthening civil society in the HIV response
05-11-2021
Building on its ongoing work on democratic governance, rule of law and inclusive institutions, the United Nations Development Programme convened
UNDP, Gov’t of Namibia & Namibian Competition Commission host event on Competition Law
01-10-2021
On 30 September 2021, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Namibia and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC)