This blog is one of the main ways that the NGO Delegates and the CF Team share information about the work of the Delegation and forthcoming PCB meetings. We encourage you to comment and/or ask questions. The posts are listed in order of most recent. Navigate this page by using the search function or the checklist system on the left to narrow down your search by PCB meeting, theme, or any other tag or key word.
19 December 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
We recognize and welcome UNAIDS and Executive Director’s commitments to work with countries to explore and create an enabling environment for the implementation of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) flexibilities. However, the Programme Coordinating Board NGO Delegation is very concerned that the supply of generic anti-retrovirals (ARVs), especially the newer, more optimal and forgiving treatment regimens, are under threat because of:
19 December 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
We welcome the Secretariat’s report on the 2011 United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS and we want to particularly acknowledge the specific inclusion of key populations, including sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs, who were named in the conclusions of the 2011 Political Declaration. However, we want remind the Board that transgender people were notably missing in the Declaration and that no one can be left behind if we are to achieve the zeros in 2015.
19 December 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
Zuzanna Muskat-Gorska, Global Trade Union HIV/AIDS Coordinator at the International Trade Union Confederation, focuses on social protection’s role in HIV responses in her statement to the “Follow up to the 2011 UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS”.
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) that affiliates national trade union organizations in 151 countires worldwide appreciates the observations of the Report and the momentum created by the 2011 UN High Level Meeting on AIDS.
13 July 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
Dr. Amira Herdoiza, UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegate for Latin America & the Caribbean, joined during the 28th UNAIDS Board meeting a panel of speakers on the outcomes of the UN General Assembly High Level Meeting and the 2011 Political Declaration approved in June in New York. Below is her speech. (download in pdf format)
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As a member of the civil society delegation in the PCB and as a member of the LA social AIDS movement I would like to share with you three main ideas about the recent HLM held in NYC:
16 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
This declaration was prepared by representatives of organizations and networks from Latin America and Caribbean upon the conclusion of the UNGASS High Level Meeting on HIV on 10 June at the main headquarters of the United Nations in New York.
“Intensifying our Efforts to Eliminate HIV and AIDS”
Position of Latin American Civil Society (pdf)
The civil society organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean, represented by 98 delegates taking part in the United Nations High Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS, welcome the fact that the document approved establishes realistic goals [1] to be achieved in the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS and its determination of the support to be provided to people living with AIDS through to the year 2015.
14 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
2011 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS: Intensifying our Efforts to Eliminate HIV/AIDS
Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish
More than 3000 people came together at the United Nations in New York for the UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS to take stock of the progress and challenges of the last 30 years and shape the future AIDS response.
8 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
7 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
The Million Message March is officially endorsed by the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation
Speak-Up Sessions for the UN High Level Meeting on HIV / Universal Access – 8 June 2011
Participate in the twitter chat:
Search #MMM2UN
Tweet @MMM2UN or @Right2Health or @UNAIDS4ALL
Always use hashtag #MMM2UN so your message is delivered-up.
or
Send an SMS to join (tell ‘Our Leaders’ what you need/think)
SMS to +41787597991 (Swiss) or +919673205466 (India) +27781324207 (S.Africa)
If the cost is too high, let us know – maybe you can be reimbursed.
or
facebook.com/millionmessagemarch
Blog: www.imaxi.org
email: access@info@imaxi.org
3 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
On the eve of 30 years of the HIV epidemic, UNAIDS has released a report entitled ‘AIDS at 30: Nations at the crossroads’.
This report provides evidence of how much we have achieved and weighs that against the vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS‑related deaths. It includes scientific analysis, personal insights and the results of extensive national and regional consultations at the front lines of the AIDS response.
3 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
The International Council of AIDS Service Organization (ICASO) released today its report entitled “Universal Access: Moving beyond the rhetoric”. The report summarizes the findings of a 15 country community sector analysis assessing the status of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in 2010 – the deadline agreed by the world’s governments for universal access. Based on the evidence provided, this report ‘takes stock’ – identifying successes, gaps and challenges.
3 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance) works for the right of all communities, including those most marginalized, to have equal access to high quality prevention, treatment and care services. As world leaders prepare to meet in June at the 2011 UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS, the Alliance has released a campaign briefing which provides an analysis of how national AIDS responses are failing in their prevention efforts for key populations.
3 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
You will find below in the President of the General Assembly’s Information Note (pdf):
For an overarching document that covers all necessary scheduling and security information, please ensure you read one of the following which pertains to you:
1 June 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
Civil Society Declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on AIDS
(view this briefing paper in pdf format)
As negotiations on the Outcome Document for the High Level Meeting on AIDS proceed, The Civil Society Coalition on AIDS has become increasingly concerned about amendments to the Zero Draft that severely compromise existing commitments and obligations to human rights, treatment, prevention, and funding.
31 May 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
There is concern amongst activists in the lead up to the High Level Meeting in New York (4-5 June 2011) that the EU, UK and France may move to remove treatment and funding targets from the new HIV/AIDS resolution. These negotiations need your attention.
Actions are currently being coordinated towards the EU. Please read:
30 May 2011 by Amy Coulterman[PDF][print]
Please see the information below on preparation for the upcoming High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS (June 8-10 in New York). Take the time to read this carefully – if you have any questions, contact csp@unaids.org. The official website for the HLM has more details at http://www.un.org/en/ga/aidsmeeting2011.
HLM PRE-MEETING & CIVIL SOCIETY CAUCUSES
Civil Society Task Force has organized a Pre-Meeting (June 7), together with several morning and evening caucuses for civil society during the course of the HLM. Civil society representatives may also reserve space for additional meetings. Please see the attached PDF for more detailed information. The contact point for the pre-meeting, caucuses and room reservations is Sophie Dilmitis.
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