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Recent developments have shown that reaching the global HIV targets is not only possible, but within reach for some countries.
HIV policy lab report finds wave of progress accompanied by dangerous threats to LGBTQ+ people in out-of-step countries  Washington, D.C.
New York/Brussels - The political representation of LGBTI+ persons in parliaments and their participation during elections is essential to improve
Stigma and discrimination aren’t just buzz words for Elena Felix. When she first learned that she was living with HIV in
The International Committee of Jurists (ICJ) along with UNAIDS and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
By Mandeep Dhaliwal The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2023, “Save lives: Decriminalize”, reminds us of the importance of removing discriminatory and
Repealing discriminatory laws against people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives and helps advance the end of the pandemic, the chief
By Mandeep DhaliwalWhen the global HIV pandemic began more than 40 years ago, HIV was a death sentence. Thanks to the work
New York – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have announced
While the number of new HIV infections in Indonesia decreased by 3.6% in 2021 to around 27 000, the country
By Mandeep DhaliwalOne hundred thirty-four. That’s the number of countries that currently criminalize or prosecute people based on general criminal laws of
During the 50th Programme Coordinating Board meeting held in Geneva,  Thailand announced formally establishing community-led health services (CLHS) as public
As we commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, we remember that lesbian, gay,
On 10 April, Tetyana Pryadko (not her real name) was phoned by her doctor, who told her that her antiretroviral
Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director, HIV, Health and Development at the United Nations Development ProgrammeIt’s been more than four decades since the
Health systems and communities have been pushed to the breaking point by the COVID-19 pandemic, a pandemic that the world
Rosemary Kumwenda is the Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development for UNDP in Europe and Central Asia.Eastern Europe and
GENEVA, 29 November 2021—UNAIDS issued a stark warning today that if leaders fail to tackle inequalities the world could face
A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is bringing digital transformation to training and clinical support
Building on its ongoing work on democratic governance, rule of law and inclusive institutions, the United Nations Development Programme convened
On 30 September 2021, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Namibia and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC)