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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 1d

Hope is seeing more and more countries reject HIV criminalization laws and adopt rights-based, evidence-informed approaches 👏🏽

Countries must continue to stand on the side of RIGHTS to #endAIDS.

Learn more: www.unaids.org/sites/defaul...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 2d

Stigma. Discrimination. What’s the difference when it comes to HIV?
Here’s what you need to know: www.unaids.org/sites/defaul...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 6d

People living with HIV have the right to live free from discrimination. Dignity is not optional - it’s essential.

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 8d

HIV targets have been a driving force in the AIDS response—mobilizing countries & global efforts. They have supported the expansion of treatment, harnessed viral load suppression to prevent transmission & positioned the AIDS response at the forefront of global health efforts.
#GlobalAIDSStrategy2031

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 9d

UNAIDS was at #UNGA — an important year for the UN and for the global HIV response.

Here are the messages we brought to world leaders ⬇️
www.unaids.org/en/resources...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 11d

UNAIDS and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention sign landmark agreement to strengthen community health systems and epidemic preparedness across Africa, on the sidelines of #UNGA.

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 12d

In an interview with BBC News, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Christine Stegling stresses how the new long-acting medicine lenacapavir can transform the HIV response and bring us closer to ending AIDS.

#UNGA

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 12d

UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Angeli Achrekar tells @news.dw.com that strong partnerships between governments, partners & communities are key to ensure #lenacapavir reaches those most in need.

UNAIDS' data shows where new infections are & will guide rollout.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=De2u...

Revolutionary HIV prevention drug to be sold far cheaper to benefit poorer countries | DW News

YouTube video by DW News

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 12d

Statement by the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Bureau

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 13d

Multilateralism isn’t a theory – it’s how we save lives. When leaders unite for a common mission, anything is possible.

This milestone shows us that breakthroughs are only as powerful as our collective will to make them accessible. Science saves lives, but solidarity makes it universal.

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 13d

At the NGIC high level meeting on the sidelines of #UNGA,
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima highlighted the HIV response as a success story—showing how countries, communities & institutions united to respond to AIDS, save lives & prove that global solidarity works.
#endAIDS

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AVAC @avac.org · 13d

📆 For those in NYC this week – and especially with today’s announcement on generic #lenacapavir for #HIV #PrEP, this event tomorrow might be of interest.

RSVP: avac.org/event/15984/

@pih.org @publiccitizen.bsky.social @treatmentactiongroup.org @unaids.org

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 14d

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 14d

UNAIDS welcomes the announcement of new deals to make new HIV prevention medicines available and affordable for people in need.

Read press release: unaids.org/en/resources...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 14d

At the #UNGA Accra Health Sovereignty event, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima reminded leaders that millions died waiting for medicines during the AIDS crisis.

The lessons?

➡ Global solidarity
➡ Innovation must reach everyone,fast
➡Communities lead the HIV response

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Devex @devex.com · 14d

How to maintain momentum following last year’s high-level declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Angeli Achrekar of @unaids.org argues implementing systems of accountability from global to country level is key.

#DevexImpactHouse #UNGA80 #globalhealth

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 15d

Prince Harry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Charlize Theron and Thuso Mbedu unite with UNAIDS and Hollywood filmmaker Ron Nyswaner to urge continued funding to end AIDS.

Watch their message: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R9u...

Press release: mailchi.mp/unaids.org/2...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 16d

Ahead of #UNGA, global experts @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @monicageingos.bsky.social and @michaelmarmot.bsky.social investigate how inequalities are making the world more vulnerable to pandemics.

Read more: www.unaids.org/en/resources...

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Michael Marmot @michaelmarmot.bsky.social · 19d

Inequalities are a political choices; social protection reduces inequalities & improves public health. Ahead of #UNGA, as co-chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics, I join Winnie Byanyima @josephestiglitz.bsky.social & @monicageingos.bsky.social to urge leaders to be bold.

UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 19d

The Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics (Winnie Byanyima, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @monicageingos.bsky.social, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social) will meet ahead of #UNGA to call for debt relief, social protection, ensure access to medicines, uphold human rights, and put communities first.

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Joseph E. Stiglitz @josephestiglitz.bsky.social · 19d

Pandemics thrive where inequalities persist. As co-chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics, I join @monicageingos.bsky.social, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social & Winnie Byanyima ahead of #UNGA to urge leaders to drop debt, expand social protection, and ensure access to medicines

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 19d

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UNAIDS at the 80th United Nations General Assembly | UNAIDS

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 19d

The Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics (Winnie Byanyima, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @monicageingos.bsky.social, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social) will meet ahead of #UNGA to call for debt relief, social protection, ensure access to medicines, uphold human rights, and put communities first.

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 19d

UNAIDS welcomes reaffirmed leadership from the US in the AIDS response and its continued commitment to saving lives through PEPFAR. UNAIDS will work hand-in hand-with the US in this historic effort to end AIDS.

Read our statement: www.unaids.org/en/resources...

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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 20d

UNAIDS is at #UNGA! We are calling for:
1️⃣Reversing HIV funding cuts and expanding access to HIV medicines.
2️⃣Upholding gender equality & supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
3️⃣Seizing UN80 as an opportunity to strengthen and redefine global cooperation.
www.unaids.org/en/resources...

UNAIDS at 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly

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