Citizenship and rights

Civil society recommendations for the UNGASS review political declaration

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This document outlines recommendations from civil society for the 2006 UNGASS (United Nations General Assembly Special Session) review meeting. The document argues that political failings stand in the way of effectively addressing the epidemic.

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Vulnerability to HIV infection has not been sufficiently addressed, particularly for marginalised populations: ( Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network , 2007); This report from the Open Society Institute examines groups that are excluded or marginalised from the design, implementation, and evaluation of national HIV/AIDS policies and programmes due to stigma...
Three priorities for leadership in HIV/AIDS for 2008 and beyond: ( K. Buse;F. Samuels / Overseas Development Institute, London , 2007); This article from the Overseas Development Institute outlines the need for better leadership in HIV/AIDS in 2008 and beyond. The authors outline the historical context of leadership in the control of ...
African gay and bisexual men living with HIV in London face stigma and discrimination: ( L. Doyal;J. Anderson;S. Paparini / Homerton University Hospital , 2007); This report from the Centre of Sexual Health and HIV at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust describes the challenges faced by gay and bisexual African men living with HIV in London. The ...
International survey highlights high levels of stigma: ( British Red Cross , 2008); This survey from the Red Cross was carried out in Great Britain, Ethiopia, South Africa and Kyrgyzstan to assess people’s awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDs. In each country 300 young peopl...
A greater understanding of the relationship between poverty and HIV is essential: ( P Piot;R Greener;S Russell / Public Library of Science Medicine , 2007); This report from UNAIDS highlights the differences between the effects of AIDS on poverty, and the effects of poverty upon the risk of acquiring HIV. HIV and poverty are linked but the report sites re...