Chris Mallouris

UNAIDS applauds Botswana on fully repealing anti-LGBTQ+ law More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down a ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law. UNAIDS statement below: unaids.org/en/resources/p……

UNAIDS works with and for communities: from strengthening community-led responses, to promoting their voices in shaping the HIV response, including as a part of our Programme Coordinating Board. Find out more: open.unaids.org/sites/default/…

We must ensure African countries benefit first & fully from their critical minerals through fair, sustainable value chains & manufacturing. No more plundering. No more exploitation. The people of Africa must benefit from the resources of Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa has begun the first‑ever human trials of a locally developed HIV vaccine. With more than 40 million people currently living with HIV globally — and 26m in sub-Saharan Africa — this marks a landmark moment in global health. #endAIDS apanews.net/south-africa-l…

Victory at last. The first person charged with the death penalty under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, arrested in Aug 2023 for “aggravated homosexuality” and later downgraded to “unnatural offenses,” has had the case dismissed by a Ugandan court after 2+ years. Thank you to all our partners, the legal team & friends. 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇬

A strong economy starts with healthy communities. "Ending AIDS is not only a health priority, it’s a smart investment in South Africa’s future" says @msletsike, the Deputy Minister for Women, Youth & Ppl living with Disabilities. Watch ⬇️#endAIDS

Together with Deputy Minister @msletsike, today UNAIDS & partners are unpacking the consequences of not investing in youth to access health services. If we don’t invest we will see more HiV infections, more teen mums, greater poverty! #costofinaction #srh4u

“Talk is cheap without action and any inaction will cost us severely. Investing in sexual reproductive health rights is not a luxury, it is a necessity for survival and development & it is an obligation for us!” @msletsike Full report ➡️ bit.ly/4gS2aO8

Prince Harry, @MagicJohnson , @CharlizeAfrica and @ThusoMbedu unite with UNAIDS and Hollywood filmmaker @ronnyswaner to urge continued funding to end AIDS. Watch their message youtube.com/watch?v=7R9uDu… Press release: mailchi.mp/unaids.org/202…

Congratulations @ICWEastAfrica and @hepsuganda. CLM has brought important community perspectives to decision makers. We look forward to our continued partnership.

A beautiful tribute to the life, work and legacy of our former leader, Naomi Burke-Shyne, published in @TheLancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

SAVE THE DATE! Webinar: Choice in Focus 13 Aug 2025 | 3PM EAT Join @MichelleRodolph | Shannon Kowalski | Leonard Solai | @AuntyPoz | @AbadeBeryl for a global conversation on #HIVPrevention tools. Register ➡️ shorturl.at/8HrXw Cc: @Aidsfonds_intl #ChoiceManifesto

🚨New report! With 20+ years in HIV service delivery, community-led organizations hold duty-bearers accountable, shape health systems, and ensure people-centered care. Read this new report about their impact in East and Southern Africa👇🏿 bit.ly/4hKSyVc #2gether4SRHR

I am outraged by the assassination of Imam Muhsin Hendricks. His work to promote access of LGBT persons to spirituality is greatly inspiring and will continue beyond his untimely death. ilga.org/news/ilga-worl…

#PEPFAR saves lives. Yet even with a waiver to continue life-saving HIV services, people cannot access HIV treatment & other critical services. Countries & communities must move quickly to keep services moving. #EndAIDS @PEPFAR @UNAIDS @SenBillCassidy 👉🏾 unaids.org/en/topic/PEPFA…

[On-Air] @UNAIDS has called for a continuation of all essential HIV services while the USA pauses its funding for foreign aid. @anneshongwe, Director of the Regional Support Team @UNAIDS_ESA discusses with @Lulu_Gaboo #AfricaUpdate #ChannelAfrica

From humble beginnings in Cyprus to becoming a global HIV advocate—hear our colleague Christoforos Mallouris' inspiring journey of personal transformation and dedication to the HIV response.

While we've made remarkable progress in our region, deep inequalities and challenges remain! Read @anneshongwe #WorldAIDSDay2024 Op-Ed on the critical issues we must address to end AIDS by 2030 👇🏿 allafrica.com/stories/202412… @UNAIDS

Speaking out for the rights of communities, even when—especially when—it isn’t popular. From personal struggle to collective strength - an uplifting story from our @UNAIDS colleague, Christoforos 🙏🏾 #WorldAIDSDay #endAIDS unaids.org/en/resources/p…