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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……

25 years. From 7 activists to saving thousands of lives. We celebrate our partners at 100% LIFE @network_of_plwh — who stood strong through stigma, inequality, and war. 💬 “We learned to find solutions even in the hardest situations.” Resilience. Solidarity. Life — 100%.❤ @Sherembei @UNAIDS @EamonnMurphy63 @unaids_ukraine

Civil society organizations in Uzbekistan help deliver peer-to-peer outreach, HIV testing, awareness-raising and prevention. Read full story here: unaids.org/en/resources/p…

Ukraine: Supreme Court decision recognizing same-sex couple as family marks important step for LGBTI rights amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

TB/HIV co-infection remains a major challenge in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with only half of people living with HIV on treatment. Act now to: ✔️ better integrate TB and HIV services ✔️ expand treatment coverage ✔️ strengthen surveillance—including in prisons More in the new WHO Europe/ECDC joint surveillance report👉ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events… #EndAIDS #EndTB #WorldTBDay

In #Uzbekistan, strategic meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Association of Mahallas, Jovdatkhan Inagamov, agreeing to strengthen partnership to implement community awareness campaign on #UequalsU and reducing stigma in order to scale up testing and treatment. Mahallas—local community councils—are key to reaching people across society, promoting HIV prevention and expanding access to treatment services.

Important dialogue with communities & UN in #Uzbekistan on sustaining HIV responses amid funding cuts. @EamonnMurphy63: “Communities are central to #EndAIDS reaching vulnerable groups and tackling stigma. Social contracting and stronger government partnerships, are essential.”

Today in #Bonn, a growing hub of international cooperation, partners marked #InternationalWomensDay. @BundesstadtBonn, @UN_Women, @UNAIDS and community groups including AIDS Initiative Bonn united to advance women’s rights, prevent #HIV and end violence against women. 🌍♀️💪❤️ @usautter @SteglingC

Peace is more than the absence of conflict; peace is the persistence of life, connection, and dignity even as the world collapses around you. A powerful reflection from 🇺🇦 on what it means to hold onto humanity — via @UN_Ukraine 👉🏾 un.org/en/peace-and-s…

As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the crisis is deepening, with profound consequences for people living with and affected by HIV. Amid displacement, blackouts and damaged clinics, community workers are keeping people in care. Read: unaids.org/en/resources/p…

🇬🇧 End AIDS 🇧🇷 Acabar com a AIDS 🇯🇵 エイズを終わらせる What is 'end AIDS' in YOUR language?#MotherLanguageDay

For the first time, Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company launches a multi-year (2026–2028) domestic funding cycle for #HIV prevention, awarding the first partners in 2026. 33M MDL to reach ~8,500 people nationwide. Towards stronger #HIV sustainability and predictability.

Partnerships are essential to sustain the HIV response in Eastern Europe & Central Asia. With new infections and AIDS-related deaths still rising, coordinated investment, government leadership and community-led action are more crucial than ever. Read: unaids.org/en/resources/p…

In a world shaken by conflict and uncertainty, ending AIDS can still be a reality - if we stay the course. The new Global AIDS Strategy focuses on 3 priorities to reach our goal to #endAIDS: 1️⃣ Sustain the response 2️⃣ People-focused services 3️⃣ Community leadership.

Young people are not just the future of the HIV response — they’re shaping it now, and they will #EndAIDS. From peer education to advocacy, youth leadership is changing norms and breaking stigma. Investing in young people means investing in lasting impact. #HIVGoodNews

Reinforcing partnerships in Bonn: @EamonnMurphy63, @UNAIDS_EECA and Anne von Fallois (Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung) aligned on joint advocacy and resource mobilization for Eastern Europe & Central Asia—where new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are still rising. “We’re closely watching infection rates and funding… united on the importance of the region.” Anne von Fallois.

Women living with HIV are mothers, leaders, caregivers, professionals. With access to quality services and respect for their rights, women living with HIV can live free from fear – and thrive. EQUALITY IN CARE is essential to progress. #HIVGoodNews #WomenEmpowerment

Happy birthday to Vera Brezhneva, @unaids Honorary Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern Europe & Central Asia 🎉 A powerful voice for women, people living with HIV, and key populations — open, caring, and deeply committed. Thank you for standing with us! ❤️❤️❤️

Science is expanding HIV prevention choices. Long-acting HIV medicines could transform how protection works — especially for people who face barriers to taking daily pills. Progress is real. Now access and affordability must follow. #HIVGoodNews

✨ 2026 starts with hope in Ukraine! ✨ Long-acting injectable #PrEP for HIV prevention is now available nationwide - free of charge, confidential, and effective for up to 2 months per shot. A huge step forward for public health! 🇺🇦surl.li/rubiqu