Intervention by Jesus Aguais
IAS Conference
Paris, France
July 25, 2017
“I’m here to tell you about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and how this crisis is affecting people with HIV. My name is Jesus Aguais. I was born and raised in Caracas.… Read more
“Triple threat: Resurging epidemics, a broken health system, and global indifference to Venezuela’s crisis”
Venezuela is in the middle of an unprecedented, statemade, complex humanitarian emergency with severe and widespread social consequences. Its AIDS program, once lauded as a model, has collapsed, with chronic drug shortages and the lack of condoms or diagnostic tests putting thousands at risk of preventable diseases and death.… 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
