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The Pregnancy Intentions of HIV-positive Women
03/08/2010 - The Program on International Health and Human Rights of the Harvard School of Public Health has recently published a report on a conference titled "The pregnancy intentions of HIV-Positive women: Forwarding the research agenda"The face of t...
News from UNAIDS Board meeting
26/07/2010 - What happened at the 26th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 22-24, 2010?Civil society played a crucial role in this meeting, both through the NGO Delegation and the many Observers who participated i...
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
02/07/2010 - At its 21st Meeting, the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria agreed to create a reserve for funding HIV proposals which will focus only on most at risk populations (MARPs)Applicants interested can download the relevant In...
Ronald Brands Speech at the ILO Conference
02/07/2010 - Ronald Brands Speech at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, June 5, 2010At the last Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS meeting draft documents from ILO on the world of work were discussed. In the meantime, the ILO conference took place and a ...
UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation meeting summary
02/07/2010 - The 26th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board met in Geneva, Switzerland from the 22-24 June 2010. The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB published a summary of the meeting. You can read the summary by pressing UNAIDS meeting summary ...
MSMGF Forum Notes Issue 5
30/06/2010 - The Global Forum on MSM and HIV has recently uploaded the fifth issue of the ForumNotes NewsletterTo download the ForumNotes press http://www.msmgf.org/forumnotes/issue005.htm...
The EU Role in Global Health
30/06/2010 - The European Commission has recently published a Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the EU Role in Global HealthTo download the repo...
AIDS and Mobility Europe Newsletter
29/06/2010 - AIDS and Mobility Europe have recently published the 7th Issue of their Newletter.Main titles are the following:A&M Mediator TrainingTrancultural Health MediatorTraining in LondonA&M Policy SummitQA and QI in HIV PreventionTrade Agreement bet...
Letter to the Belgian Minister of Health from the Civil Society Forum
01/06/2010 - On the occasion of the Belgian Minister of Health address to the XVIII International AIDS Forum that will take place from 18-23 July 2010 in Vienna, the Chairmen of the Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS have sent a letter to the Minister describing the...
MSMGF on International Day Against Homophobia
31/05/2010 - Global Forum on MSM and HIV - May Issue IDAHOOn May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) issued a statement in solidarity with hundreds of organizations around the world working in opposition...
Childrens HIV Association
25/05/2010 - CHIVA (Childrens HIV Association) have recently released an update You can download the update by pressing Chiva update...
Conference "Vulnerability and HIV in Europe" Conclusions
19/05/2010 - The National AIDS Strategy Secretariat have recently published the Conclusions of the Conference "Vulnerability and HIV in Europe" which took place on the 13th of April 2010 in Madrid, Spain. To read the report please press Conference Concl...
Ending Homophobia - Stopping Discrimination
19/05/2010 - On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia which is on 17 May the European Parlaiament published an article on Ending Homophobia - Stopping Discrimination. To download the article please visit http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news...
Stigma and Discrimination Report
10/05/2010 - NGO Delegation Annual Report to the UNAIDS BoardThe NGO Delegation to yhe UNAIDS PCB has recently published its annual report on "Stigma and Discrimination: Hindering Effective HIV Responses"The report will be presented at the 26th UNAIDS B...
Drug Reports sent by the EATG
07/05/2010 - Please find below the latest reports related to Drug Use sent by the European AIDS Treatment Group1. A report on global illicit drug markets 1998-2007 European Commission, Trimbos Instituut, Rand Europe (2009), http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/doc_ce...
WHO Policy Framework on HIV Testing
07/05/2010 - The World Health Organisation has recently published their Policy Framework on Scaling Up HIV Testing and Counselling in the WHO European Region as an essential component of efforts to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and s...
Accounting for Universal Access: The 2010 Reviews
22/04/2010 - Accounting for Universal Access: The 2010 ReviewsInformation note on the processOn 18 February 2010, UNAIDS called for an international effort to reflect on and renew the commitment countries have made to achieve Universal Access to HIV prevention, t...
Letter to ENVI Committee from the Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS
07/04/2010 - The Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS has sent a letter to Jo Leinen, President of the ENVI Committee in the European Parliamet as to prioritize an "own initiative report" on HIV/AIDS in his Committee. ...
Sociologists AIDS Network
07/04/2010 - As from the 1st January 2010 RUBSI has been accepted as a member of the Sociologists AIDS Network...
HIV in Europe Projects
15/03/2010 - If you are interested in the project Infected but not Diagnosed please click on HIV in Europe ...
Global Forum for MSM and HIV: Launching of Policy Brief
01/03/2010 - Global Forum on MSM and HIV launches Policy Brief, Reaching Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in the Global HIV and AIDS EpidemicThe MSMGF is pleased to announce the launch of a new policy brief, Reachinf Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in the Global H...
MSM Global Forum Eblast Feb22
23/02/2010 - Please find under the new Eblast (22 February 2010) MSM Global Forum website http://www.msmgf.org/ Opportunities and Events are listed on the Opportunities Board and Global Callendar respectivelyYou can also use the One Source Journal Search to...
Global Forum on MSM and HIV: Upcoming Deadlines and Events
22/02/2010 - Global Forum on MSM and HIVWorking worldwide against HIV for the health and human rights of men who have sex with menUpcoming Deadlines and EventsFebruary 19, 2009Please find below your upcoming deadlines and events for the next three months. Y...
MSM Global Forum Eblast
17/02/2010 - The Global Forum on MSM and HIV has recently puvlished the February issue of Eblast.For matters of interest please visit the MSMGF website www.msmgf.org...
AIDS and Mobility Europe Newsletter
17/02/2010 - AIDS and Mobility Europe has published the 6th issue of their Newletter.To download the Newsletter please press AandMEurope Newletter...
Cultural Diversity: Opportunities and Socialisation
18/01/2010 - RUBSI is now collaborating with CuDOS (Cultural Diversity: Opportunities and Socialisation) at Ghent University (Belgium) and PRCEO (Policy Research Centre on Equal Opportunities) at the University of Antwerp and Hasselt University (Belgi...
UNAIDS calls for global freedom of movement for people living with HIV in 2010
04/01/2010 - Press Statement by UNAIDSUN Secretary-General applauds the removal of entry restrictions based on HIV status by United States of America and Republic of KoreaUNAIDS calls for global freedom of movement for people living with HIV in 2010GENEVA, WASHIN...
EC tops a billion Euros invested in the fight against AIDS
04/01/2010 - Health and Consumer Voice - January-2010 Edition EC tops a billion Euros invested in the fight against AIDSNot too far from World AIDS Day, the European Commission can announce that it has invested over one billion Euros in the fight again...
Eblast Digest of Global Forum on MSM and HIV
29/12/2009 - Global Forum on MSM and HIVWorking worldwide against HIV for the health and human rights of men who have sex with menEblast Digest 12/23/09Please find below your eblast items for the past week. As usual, they can also be found on their correspo...
AIDS Action Europe E-news
10/12/2009 - AIDSAction Europe have published their latest E-news issueTable of contents:News:New Communication on HIV/AIDS launched Community-based Advocacy and Networking in Russia and Ukraine: Looking back on an inspiring project HIV in Europe Conference Poll ...
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender
09/12/2009 - New issue now availableA PDF of the latest issue of Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender is available from our website. The topic of this special issue is “The role of multiple and concurrent partnerships in the spread of HIV”.Contents:HIV ...
Subject: The first international treaty banning sexual orientation discrimination comes into force today – the Treaty of Lisbon
01/12/2009 - The first international treaty banning sexual orientation discrimination comes into force today – the Treaty of Lisbon Today the European Union’s Treaty of Lisbon is coming into force. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights which constitutes a...
European Commission: A strategy for combating AIDS
01/12/2009 - Health and Consumer Voice - December - 2009 editionA strategy for combating AIDSThe European Commission has renewed its efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries by adopting a strategy for the period 2009-2013. The strategy tackl...
Stigma Index in the UK
01/12/2009 - NEWS RELEASEEmbargoed 30 November 2009HIV stigma and discrimination remain a significant challenge in the UKNew research led by people living with HIV shows physical and verbal harassment a common reality for people living with HIV in the UK.Newly pu...
AIDS Epidemic Update by UNAIDS and WHO
25/11/2009 - UNAIDS and WHO released the 2009 AIDS Epidemic Update yesterday.Data from the Update show that estimated 33.4 million [31.1 million–35.8 million] people live with HIV worldwide, while the new HIV infections have been reduced by 17% over the past ei...
United Stated lift HIV travel and immigration ban
02/11/2009 - The United States Government announced on October 30 2009 the lifting of HIV related entry, stay and residency restrictions. The ruling confirmed that HIV infection will be officially removed from the definition of communicable diseases of public hea...
Combating HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries
29/10/2009 - The Commission adopted on Monday 26th Oct, 2009 a new communication on "Combating HIV/AIDS in the European union and neighbouring countries, 2009-2013". Please, press here for the relevant report. For further reading please have a look at t...
UNAIDS Newletter Issue Number 3
16/10/2009 - Please press here to download the third issue of the 2009 UNAIDS Newsletter. This issue highlights that more than 4 million people living with HIV today are receiving antiretroviral treatment and puts the spotlight on the endorsement by world leaders...
Euro HIV Index (EHIVI) 2009
14/10/2009 - Please visit Publications in order to be able to access the Report on the Euro HIV Index October 2009 submitted to the European Parliament...
UNAIDS Newletter Issue 72
15/09/2009 - Please press Newletter in order to download the UNAIDS Newletter 72 sent out this week....
CSF on HIV/AIDS takes action on preventing German Campaign
15/09/2009 - The Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS takes measures on preventing a campaign in Germany against HIV/AIDS which gives the wrong messages. Please press letter to download the letter of protest sent to the German Ministry of Health. ...
Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS letter on removing HIV from the list of dangerous transmittable diseases
04/08/2009 - The EU HIV/AIDS Civil Society Forum (CSF)1 supports the proposed rule that would lift the immigration ban on visitors and immigrants living with HIV, stop unfair mandatory HIV testing of immigrants and remove references to HIV from the scope of exami...
UNAIDS Newsletter Issue 71
03/08/2009 - The recent UNAIDS 71st issue icnludes the following news:Male circumcisionDoes circumcising HIV-infected men reduce transmission to women? Does sex in the wound healing period increase HIV acquisition risk for HIV-negative men?Programme evaluat...
Mobility and HIV
17/07/2009 - AIDS & Mobility Europe have recently published a report regarding the progress made on HIV prevention with Migrants for Migrants. Please click below to download the report in the following languages:Report in EnglishReport in FrenchReport in Span...
Migrant Health - HIV Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care
17/07/2009 - The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has recently published a technical report on Migrant Health: Access to Prevention, Treantment and Care for Migrant Poplulations in EU/EEA Countries Dr Constantinos Phellas, Dean of the Schoo...
Everywhere project
12/06/2009 - New poster by everywhere project.RUBSI - Research Unit in Behaviour and Social Issues has for the past 2 years been participating in the european project EverywhereFunded by the EC, this project aims to generate and validate a European model of HIV p...
UNAIDS Newsletter 2009
30/03/2009 - Read in the UNAIDS Newsletter/09 Issue titled "No Single Magic Bullet for HIV Prevention" news regarding the following: HIV prevention hammered by homophobiaSilence on harm reduction not an optionCondoms: Essential part of combination HIV p...
Civil Society Forum on HIV and AIDS: Commission strategy on Combating HIV and AIDS in EU
23/03/2009 - The European Commission has prepared a non-paper to be discussed in the next meeting of the Civil Society Forum on HIV and AIDS. The document concerns the Commission Commmunication on combating HIV and AIDS in the EU and the neighbourhood - strategy ...
Global Forum on MSM and HIV
22/03/2009 - For the latest news regarding the progress on the HIV vaccine, the rising risk of older people facing HIV and other matters of interest, please visit the Global Forum on MSM and HIV form the Links...
Health, Hope and Home: Report by the International Organisation for Migration
12/02/2009 - Health, Hope and Home? The possibilities and constraints of voluntary return of African rejected asylum seekers and irregular migrants living with HIV in the Netherlands. Report prepared by the IOM - International Organisation for Migration Pres...
Letter to parnters from UNAIDS
11/02/2009 - Press here to see the last letter to Partners from UNAIDS...
News from the Global Forum on MSM and HIV
02/02/2009 - The Global Forum on Men who Have Sex with Men and HIV have sent the following updatesGlobal TopicsGlobal Aids Trends (link)HIV Evidence Report: Transgender Persons and HIV (pdf) International Bodies and International Law (link)2009 Annual Lette...
Joint Statement – Society for AIDS in Africa and International AIDS Society
14/01/2009 - (Le message en français se trouve en dessous de la version anglaise.)Joint Statement – Society for AIDS in Africa and International AIDS Society Public Health Leaders call on Government of Senegal to release 9 men imprisoned for eight years based ...
Interventions to reduce HIV transmission related to injecting drug use in prison
08/01/2009 - Article in the Lancet Infectious Disease Journal Vol. 9 2009Authors: Ralf Jürgens, Andrew Ball, Annette VersterAbstractThe high prevalence of HIV infection and drug dependence among prisoners, combined with the sharing of injecting drug equipment, m...
Message sent by Mr Nicos Dedes to the members of the Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS
15/12/2008 - The following message was sent to all the members of the Civil Society Forum on HIV/AIDS by Mr Nicos Dedes, Co-Chairman of the CSFDear friendsConstantinos Phellas of Rubsi, the SCF member from Cyprus, invited on December 1st, DG Sanco Commissioner An...
World AIDS Day organised on December 1st
15/12/2008 - On the occasion of the Worlds AIDS Day on the 1st of December RUBSI (The Research Unit in Behaviour and Social Issues) and the University of Nicosia organized an event at the Journalists’ House in Nicosia. The event was under the auspices of the Eu...
Announcement of WHO EUROPE on HIV/AIDS
12/12/2008 - Announcement sent by Jeffrey V. Lazarus, Representative of WHO EuropeDear friends and colleagues, On World AIDS Day 2008, WHO EUROPE and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) launched their first joint surveillance report on H...
10 Reasons to Oppose the Criminalisation of HIV Transmissions and Exposure
08/12/2008 - From the Civil Society Forum on HIV AIDSTen Reasons to Oppose the Criminalization of HIV Exposure or Transmission December 1, 2008 OSIRecent years have seen the creation, particularly in parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, of HIV...
Global Challenges: E.U. Parliament Adopts Resolution To Promote Early HIV Diagnosis
24/11/2008 - The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution that calls on the Council of Ministers and the European Commission to formulate an HIV/AIDS strategy promoting early detection of the disease, Xinhua/Peoples Daily reports.The resolution ...
More countries make spreading HIV a crime
17/11/2008 - More countries make spreading HIV a crime By MARIA CHENG - Associated Press story regarding the launch of the HIV team’s newest publication Verdict on a Virus: Public Health, Human Rights and Criminal LawLONDON (AP) — An increasing number of cou...