In a joint statement, UNAIDS Global Executive Director Winnie Byanyima and UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk call on countries to remove punitive laws against LGBTQ+ people. Decriminalisation is vital for protecting everyone’s rights & health. unaids.org/en/resources/p…

Don’t miss UNAIDS Global #AIDS2024 report, The Urgency of Now: 📅: Monday, July 22nd ⏲️: 10:00 CAT Follow proceedings live on: Launch of UNAIDS Global AIDS 2024 report- The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads (youtube.com) #AIDS2024 #EndAIDS #GlobalAIDSUpdate

UNAIDS Lesotho Country Director Pepukai Chikukwa spoke about the #HIVPrevention and #Treatment in East and Southern Africa, highlighting that despite the progress achieved, women continue to be disproportionately affected by #HIV in our region.

Aid to support the #HIVresponse in developing countries has been vital—so how can we sustain it? Restructure the debts that are choking these countries now, so that governments can pay for the health of their people. #AIDS2024 IAC - the International AIDS Conference IAS - the International AIDS Society x.com/Winnie_Byanyim…

In honor of Madiba's enduring legacy, United Nations Senior Officials of African Descent Group, UNAIDS Global, UN Anti-Racism Office & South African Permanent Mission-UN Office, Geneva invite you to a special event on how we can all #FightRacism. 🗓️Thur, 25 July 🕒15:00CET More information 👇:

Lesotho has made tremendous progress in HIV prevention, with close to 75% reduction in new HIV infections since 2010. Gaps still exist, on average 5/6 AGYW get infected each day. We know the path to end HIV infections, lets choose and stay on that path. #HIVPrevention #EndAIDS

We can't turn away when every minute, somewhere in the world, a person dies of AIDS-related causes. Last wk I had the honour of helping open the #AIDS2024 Conference. I highlighted 3 calls to actions for our world leaders. Watch below or download here: unaids.org/sites/default/…

#HappeningNow UN Lesotho agencies are in Mokhotlong to listen, learn, and explore opportunities for Basotho. Understanding issues such as #HIV, #education and #GBV in the district are key to developing impactful programmes.

#Happeningnow The UN Lesotho team now tours the Mokhotlong district hospital to understand the healthcare needs of the community and explore potential areas of support.

UNAIDS Lesotho has a vacancy for a Disability and Inclusion Officer. The successful candidate will focus mainly on promotion of rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the national HIV response. See below link to application for more details: app.unv.org/api/doa/doa/17…

Even before this global crisis, 3.1 billion couldn't afford healthy diets. This is fueling a crisis for our kids. Breastfeeding is key to their survival & development. Urgent action needed! #WBW2024

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.👇

Join us tomorrow for this webinar on Comprehensive Sexuality Education as a preventive tool for new #HIV infections and teenage pregnancies ! ‼️Tomorrow, August 20, 3- 5 PM EAT‼️ Link to the webinar 👉🏿 bit.ly/4fIV2CX

📣 Gilead Sciences has a new drug—long-acting injectable lenacapavir—that could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic - if they ensure all who need this miracle tool can access it affordably. Speed, price & scale thru generics—as soon as possible—to save lives! #endAIDS2030

New technologies are transforming health care, including for people living with HIV - including long-acting prevention and treatment medicines. These must be affordable and available as a global public good - now! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The #GlobalAIDSUpdate2024 report shows that 39.9 million people were living with HIV globally in 2023. Watch this video to see the numbers by region 👇 More data: crossroads.unaids.org

.CERF - The UN's emergency fund allocated $2M to provide vital aid to people affected by the drought in #Lesotho. “This allocation will help people access sufficient food & other essential services.” - Andrea Noyes, Head of OCHA's Regional Office for Southern & Eastern Africa. reliefweb.int/report/lesotho…

As the world convenes for the #SummitOfTheFuture and #UNGA79, leaders have a chance to reinvigorate global cooperation The HIV response provides a beacon of hope, showing how we can tackle common challenges with practical solutions Follow us for updates! unaids.org/en/summit-of-t…

"Purposeful living began when I chose to speak up." Nomonde Ngema, 21-year old HIV activist from South Africa shares how she uses her TikTok to break stigma and empower others to live fully. Watch her converstion with UNAIDS South Africa Country Director Eva kiwango

On the sidelines of the #UNGA79, Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, in partnership with the Government of Lesotho and the UN Lesotho, will discuss pressing development issues. The time to act is now!