Ahead of of the International AIDS Conference – AIDS 2024, as part of the regional #PutPeopleFirst campaign, VirusOFF meets with leading experts from the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region to discuss key aspects where health and human rights come to the fore. These issues not only have a significant impact on the lives […]
The Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region is facing significant hurdles in its quest to end AIDS by 2030. Restrictive laws, criminalization, stigma, discrimination, and gender inequality are just some of the barriers hindering access to healthcare. The political pushback, anti-rights trends, and the devastating impact of russia’s war in Ukraine have only worsened
Hripsime Kizogyan, Researcher and Executive Director of Pink Armenia, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing comprehensive human rights and inclusive solutions. “Putting people first means ensuring inclusion for LGBTQI+ individuals and people living with HIV. Community-driven activities are essential to address the needs of all.” Join #PutPeopleFirstEECA and amplify voices from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Hear from Svetlana Plamadeala, UNAIDS Moldova Country Director. Moldova is at the forefront of HIV innovation. As Svetlana emphasizes, “Decriminalizing HIV transmission and risky behaviors is crucial. Inclusive policies are the best politics. Let’s put people first!” Join #PutPeopleFirstEECA and amplify the voices from and for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. #AIDS2024 Watch her full
Angela Frolov, Director at GENDERDOC-M in Moldova, shares her personal perspective on the impact of HIV. She highlights the critical issue of ignorance about HIV transmission and emphasizes the importance of putting people first. “People are not just numbers in medical records. They have desires, plans, and loved ones. That’s why people should be first.”
In just a week AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, will take place in Munich, Germany, and virtually from 22 to 26 July 2024. Pre-conferences will be held this weekend, on 20 and 21 July before the main part of AIDS 2024. Pre-conferences independently organised meetings that offer a wide range of global health and
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Space (EECA Region Space)AIDS2024 See Schedule here GLOBAL VILLAGE, HALL A1, AD08July 22-26, 2024 The Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region is falling behind in its efforts to meet the targets to end AIDS by 2030. Factors such as restrictive laws, criminalization, stigma, discrimination, and gender inequality significantly hinder
Meet Valeriia Rachynska, Director of Human Rights, Gender and Communities Development Department at 100% LIFE. Valeriia emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the needs of patients and community-led initiatives in funding decisions. “Break the walls for the communities on the way to fundings of our community-led initiatives. Put people first.” Join the #PutPeopleFirstEECA movement and amplify
The 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) will take place in Munich from July 22 to 26. This biennial global meeting brings together leading scientists, NGOs, representatives of communities affected by HIV, international organizations and many others to discuss pressing issues in the fight against HIV. The conference recently announced a list of featured speakers,
Raman Hailevich, UNAIDS Ukraine Country Director, highlights the immense suffering caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on public health. Over 14.6 million Ukrainians need humanitarian assistance, and attacks on health facilities have severely disrupted HIV services. Local community organizations, heavily burdened, are providing vital aid and need all the support we