29 June 2017 — Geneva, Switzerland — ICASO’s Executive Director, Mary Ann Torres, representing the organization at the 40th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, made an intervention during the thematic segment, entitled “HIV Prevention 2020: A Global Partnership for Delivery.” Mary Ann’s remarks, which were made during the panel “What is required for prevention scale-up?,” centered on the underachievement of prevention spending against UNAIDS-defined targets, specifically that one quarter of all money spent in the AIDS response be invested in prevention programs. She used the recent report from ICASO and EANNASO, “A Quarter for Prevention?” to illustrate her concerns. The full text of her intervention follows.… Read more
29 June 2017–Geneva, Switzerland — At the 40th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB), ICASO Executive Director Mary Ann Torres made an intervention regarding the dire situation facing people living with and at risk for HIV in Venezuela. During her remarks, others in the room stood up and held signs reading “SOS Venezuela,” in a visual demonstration of support. The full text of her intervention is below, in English and Spanish. Some photos of the session are also included at the bottom of this post.… Read more
Planning for this year’s High Level Political Forum is starting to pick up. In this document you will find some basic information to ensure you are up to speed in the upcoming processes and deadlines. More information will be shared periodically.… Read more
Statement by on behalf of the International Indigenous HIV & AIDS Community, the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network and INA (Māori, Indigenous & South Pacific) HIV/AIDS Foundation
25 April 2017
Sixteenth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Honourable Chairperson, the Lanape People, dignitaries and all our indigenous family, thank you for the opportunity to speak.… Read more
URGENT: The review and reporting process at country level has already started; Join now! Be involved! Be heard!
5 Key Actions You Can Take Now to ensure meaningful involvement in the 2017 Global AIDS Monitoring process:
1. Mobilize your community sector colleagues and partner organizations to advocate for the meaningful involvement of the community sector in the review and reporting processes.… Read more
