Next week the international AIDS 2024 conference will take place in Munich. One of key parts of the conference is the Global Village, where various events and activities, including Networking Zones, are happening. Key regional networks and organizations from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, are united at the EECA Region Space in the AIDS 2024 […]
Evgenia Korotkova, Board member of Eurasian Women’s Network on AIDS, emphasizes the need for active steps to end violence, marginalization, criminalization, and rights violations against women living with HIV and key populations. “To #PutWomenFirst means taking political leadership to address gender inequality, protecting civil society space in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and stopping attacks
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
Charos Maksudova, UNAIDS Uzbekistan Country Director, emphasizes the importance of access to HIV services for all, particularly key populations and stigmatized groups. Despite facing the third largest regional HIV epidemic, Uzbekistan is strengthening its political and financial commitment to HIV response. “Putting people first means no one is left behind. Ensuring access without fear or discrimination
Next week, from 22 to 26 July, Munich will host the International AIDS 2024 conference. This biennial global gathering brings together leading scientists, NGOs, key community representatives, international organizations and many others to discuss pressing issues in the fight against the epidemic. The focus of this year’s conference is Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Walls
Maka Gogia, Programs Director at Georgian Harm Reduction Network, stresses the importance of prioritizing HIV service delivery by the government. “Put the people first means creating an environment where stigmatized and marginalized populations can easily access HIV services, and comprehensive services are acceptable to all.” Join #PutPeopleFirstEECA and amplify voices from Eastern Europe and Central
Next week, from 22 to 26 July, Munich will host the International AIDS 2024 conference. This biennial global gathering brings together leading scientists, NGOs, key community representatives, international organizations and many others to discuss pressing issues in the fight against the epidemic. The focus of this year’s conference is Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Walls
Aliya Bokazhanova, Acting Director of UNAIDS Kazakhstan, highlights the urgent need to support community organizations. Despite 92% government funding, new HIV cases are increasing, especially among gay men and people who use drugs, alongside a rise in synthetic drug use. Strengthening outreach efforts is critical. “By putting people first and empowering community organizations, we can
The 25th International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2024 is just a week away! As a premier gathering of scientists, activists, policy makers and people living with HIV, AIDS 2024 will be an important platform to discuss the latest advances in HIV research, treatment and prevention. The conference recently announced the topics of some of the innovative
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