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.” […]
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
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
Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, emphasizes the jeopardizing impact of human rights pushback on the HIV response in EECA. “If people are pushed underground, the HIV response will not succeed. Leave no one behind, especially in times of crisis.” With a 49% increase in new HIV cases, supporting
Civil liberties and human health must remain high on the public and political agenda; this is the only way to truly ensure the sustainable and equitable development of societies. Walls are not the answer. #PutPeopleFirst! Ahead of AIDS 2024 and as part of the regional #PutPeopleFirstEECA campaign, VirusOff is launching a series of materials on
Dr. Alex Schneider, Chair of Life4me+, shares his perspective on prioritizing human rights in the fight against HIV. “Put people first for me means prioritizing human rights and implementing innovative approaches to address HIV. Nowadays, it is crucial to focus on inclusive and sustainable HIV programs that ensure no one is left behind,” – Alex
Meerim Sarybaeva, UNAIDS Kyrgyzstan Country Director, discusses the significant strides Kyrgyzstan has made in HIV response, including vibrant civil society initiatives, HIV Testing and Counseling, PrEP, self-testing, peer support groups, social contracting, and service decentralization. However, recent political changes, growing conservatism, and shrinking civic space threaten these achievements. “Prioritizing people’s needs, protecting their health rights,
Denis Godlevskiy, Regional Coordinator at International Treatment Preparedness Coalition in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ITPC EECA), emphasizes the need for human rights-based laws in the region. “Laws should help those most in need and vulnerable, ensuring treatments and diagnostics are timely, accessible, and affordable.” Join #PutPeopleFirstEECA and amplify voices from Eastern Europe and Central
Aziza Hamidova, UNAIDS Tajikistan Country Director, highlights the severe stigma in Tajikistan, where over 71% of people with HIV face discrimination, and women are disproportionately affected. “Patriarchal stereotypes and discrimination lead to marginalization, violence, limited healthcare, unemployment, and poor wellbeing. #PutPeopleFirst means #PutWomenFirst, listening, empowering them, and letting them lead.” Join #PutPeopleFirstEECA and amplify the