HIV

HIV positive Monica and her granddaughter sit at home on a bed in their village of Makuzeze, Zimbabwe.
UNICEF/G. Pirozzi

UN urges greater action, investment to prevent HIV infections in adolescents

29 November 2013
More than 850,000 infants have been saved from HIV since 2005, but alarming trends seen among adolescents require urgent action to help this vulnerable group, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says in a new report released today.
A girl laughs during a skit on the prevention of HIV, at a youth centre in Moundou, Chad.
UNICEF/P. Esteve

New UN guidelines address specific needs of millions of adolescents with HIV

26 November 2013
Ahead of this year's World AIDS Day, the United Nations health agency has launched new recommendations to address the specific needs of adolescents – both those living with HIV and those who are at risk of infection – many of whom do not receive the care and support they need.
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.
UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

UNAIDS urges end to gender-based violence in effort to reduce risk of HIV infection

22 November 2013
The United Nations agency leading the response to the AIDS epidemic is calling for an end to gender-based violence, which is not only a serious human rights violation but also increases the risk of HIV infection.
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.
UNAIDS/O. Borgognon

UN reports sustained progress in fighting HIV/AIDS, but some regions lag

20 November 2013
The United Nations today reported accelerated progress in combating HIV/AIDS in much of the world, with significant decreases in new infections and deaths, but worrying signs persist that some regions and countries are falling behind in the global battle.
Photo: FAO
FAO

Battle against HIV/AIDS in Asia-Pacific ‘far from over,’ UN agency warns

19 November 2013
Voicing deep concern over high HIV/AIDS infection among children and teenagers in Asia-Pacific, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today called for accelerated actions to address the specific needs of this vulnerable group and wipe out the pandemic.
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.
UNAIDS/O. Borgognon

'Aging' of HIV epidemic necessitates more services for older citizens, UN agency reports

1 November 2013
The shifting demographics of the AIDS epidemic demands a new focus to reach people aged 50 and over who are currently underserved by HIV services, today urged the United Nations agency leading the global HIV/AIDS response.