Aid to support the #HIVresponse in developing countries has been critical. It got us here. It must continue. Don’t cut it. Increase it, sustain it! Fund the frontline heroes gathered here and all the HIV activists out there in the communities. Fund them! And then, free

Today UNAIDS Ethiopia & UNAIDS Liaison Office to AU & ECA came together for a bittersweet goodbye to our CD Francoise Ndayishimiye. We are grateful for her contributions to ending AIDS in the past two years and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes as Chad's CD. Good luck, Dr. Francoise!

Today UNAIDS Ethiopia hosted a farewell for Country Director Francoise Ndayishimiye with dedicated CSOs serving PLHIV across Ethiopia. Grateful for our two years of strong collaboration with NEP+, NNPWE, ASKUS, AHF and CCRDA. Looking forward to continuing our work together!

Huge thanks to UNAIDS Eastern & Southern Africa and Muhammad Sameel, Senior Regional Programme Advisor, for joining us virtually today to discuss how we can step up our efforts to respond to the needs of PLHIV in humanitarian settings in Ethiopia and Eastern and Southern Africa more broadly!

That's a wrap for today! Big thanks to Plan International for sharing their on-the-ground experience against HIV. Inspired by their work in providing HIV prevention interventions, SRHR trainings and enhancing health facilities across Ethiopia.

A big thank you to everyone who joined today's consultative workshop on HIV in humanitarian settings. Day 2 is coming up tomorrow—don't miss your chance to join the conversation at Elilly Hotel between 9AM-1PM.

Thanks to all who attended our consultative workshop on HIV in humanitarian settings! It was an insightful two days filled with insights, dialogues and recommendations on how we can ensure that the needs of PLHIV in emergency situations in Ethiopia are addressed. Thanks, all!

HIV services can only reach those in need if human rights are upheld, unfair laws are abolished, discrimination & violence are tackled, funding is increased and ensuring equitable access to medicines and innovations.​ Read the latest #GlobalAIDSUpdate2024: crossroads.unaids.org

AIDS-related deaths have more than halved globally since 2010, reaching their lowest level in 20 years, thanks to expanded access to treatment. Find out more in new UNAIDS Global report: crossroads.unaids.org

Our new report finds that among the people on HIV treatment, 93% are virally supressed. Countries must continue their efforts to ensure people know their status, start and stay on treatment, to #endAIDS as a public health threat. ​ #GlobalAIDSUpdate2024: crossroads.unaids.org

Happy #InternationalYouthDay to all the young people working to #endAIDS and/or #LivingWithHIV! Young people around the world tell us what health means to them.👇

🤳 Today on #YouthDay, we're celebrating the power of young people to create positive change through digital solutions! 🌏 Learn more about how young people are harnessing technology and innovation to achieve the #GlobalGoals. 👉 bit.ly/un-youthday2024

On this #YouthDay, we celebrate the work and influence in the digital space, using social media to champion a stigma-free world and advocate to #endAIDS as a public health threat. To find out more about how young people contribute to the #HIV response: unaids.org/en/resources/d…

Insecurity, limited understanding of Mpox transmission, and co-infections like HIV present significant challenges. We call on global partners to strengthen Africa’s response, led by Africa CDC. #Mpox

Last week, the Joint UN Team on HIV had a fruitful meeting with the RATESA Team, exploring how Ethiopia can help drive ESA priorities! We discussed bridging gaps in various result areas and fostering experience exchange among countries that have achieved the 10 results areas.

🚨 Tomorrow’s the day! Don’t miss our webinar on how Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) can help prevent HIV and teenage pregnancies. 🌟 Haven’t registered yet? Use the Zoom link bit.ly/4fIV2CX and secure your spot! #ProtectTheChild #EducationPlus

Gender-based violence is an egregious human rights violation. It is vital to stop it, including in fragile settings. This is the only way we will end the AIDS epidemic and ensure that everyone enjoys their right to health & life. 👇🏾 New UNAIDS Global report: Rethinking and

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, let's recognize the crucial link between #HIV and #GBV in fragile settings. By committing to survivor-centered actions, we can create safer, healthier communities and uphold the right to health and safety for all. unaids.org/sites/default/…

Thrilled to join the EFY Annual HIV Prevention Program review, discussing the HIV prevention roadmap, HIV + infant audit tools, IBBS among young women and more. A fantastic opportunity for regions across Ethiopia to exchange insights on combination prevention for key populations!

I am deeply committed to the Lusaka Agenda and its vision for enhancing health coordination and accountability across #Africa. My priorities include establishing a continental Secretariat, scaling up community health efforts, and boosting local vaccine manufacturing. Together, we