Global Cause
HIV Awareness 2019
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HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
While there has been great global progress in accelerating towards the UNAIDS 90–90–90 targets, with many European countries exceeding this target, this is not a consistent picture. Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) is one of the few regions in the world where the annual rate of HIV infections continues to rise.1 Deaths from AIDS-related...
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Stepping up the HIV fight – reaching all those left behind
Despite considerable advancements, we must address the areas where we are making less progress in the battle to control HIV as a public health threat. These include young women and adolescent girls in east and southern Africa, key populations including men who have sex with men, sex workers and transgender persons, and high-risk men and...
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Understanding sexual pleasure is vital to eradicate AIDS by 2030
Sexual health and sexual rights have long been considered key to overall health and wellbeing. However, policy and advocacy in the areas of HIV, AIDS and other STIs have often neglected any consideration of sexual pleasure. In order to achieve the aim of ending HIV by 2030, a holistic approach that considers sexual health, rights...
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Swipe right: Oz explains dating and living with HIV
Almost 220 million people globally use online dating services. In a world where more and more people meet partners virtually, how and when do you disclose your HIV status? International AIDS Society Member, 25-year old Oz, shares his experience of living with HIV and navigating online dating. Like my millennial peers, I mostly meet people through dating...
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Progress, challenges and opportunities in HIV prevention and testing
Access to HIV testing services (HTS) and treatment has improved In 2005, an estimated 10% of people with HIV in Africa were aware of their status. Globally, 12% of people who wanted to test for HIV, were able to do so. Now, in 2019, 80% of people with HIV in East and Southern Africa and...
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Only communities can make Universal Health Coverage possible
Without Universal Health Coverage (UHC), there can be no end to AIDS by 2030, but without learning from the HIV response there will be no UHC for all. This year has invigorated focus and commitments to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Many single disease sectors, such as HIV, are exploring the opportunities and potential risks of embracing its...
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Communities are making all the difference in the HIV response
Communities have always played a huge part in the response to HIV. People coming together, organising themselves, telling truth to power, and demanding their right to health. For people most vulnerable to HIV, it is no exaggeration to say that communities often make the difference between life and death. For young women and girls, for...