HIV

South Asia: UN rights chief applauds initiative to fight trafficking and HIV/AIDS

14 August 2003
The top United Nations rights official has applauded a South Asian initiative to fight HIV/AIDS and the trafficking of women, issues he called "two of the gravest human rights challenges facing the international community today."

UN official lauds South Africa's decision to provide citizens with AIDS drugs

11 August 2003
The top United Nations official for AIDS today welcomed the South African Government's decision to provide antiretroviral treatment to all the people living with HIV in the country, saying the resolution brings hope for millions of people and their families.