Mesfin Getahun

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

The upcoming #AIDS2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro🇧🇷 comes at a turning point in the epidemic.

@UNDP is calling for sustained financing, stronger institutions, & the removal of punitive laws, stigma, discrimination, & harmful policies to #EndAIDS.

Read: https://t.co/LXDrnM0yc7

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

President John Dramani Mahama declares #Ghana ready to welcome African Heads of State, Ministers of Health, media, and development partners to Accra this week for the AU Extraordinary Summit on Health.

"Africa's future continues to spell justice, equity, and universal health coverage. We unite around a clear continental agenda: to strengthen local manufacturing, grow Africa's pharmaceutical sector, unlock sustainable health financing, and build resilient health systems that leave no African behind," President Mahama declares.

"As host country, and in the spirit of the Accra Reset, Ghana stands fully committed to this vision. This Extraordinary Summit is a collective opportunity for Africa to chart its own path forward."

#AUSummitonHealth
#Agenda2063

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

.@UNDP & @JohnsHopkins Institute for Planetary Health have joined hands 🤝to establish a Collaborating Centre on Planetary Health.

This initiative will connect & amplify Planetary Health approaches to deliver for the health of people & planet🌎.

🔗 https://t.co/Our2p4kXmD

[UNDP Zimbabwe @UNDPZimbabwe]

@SwedeninZW @NLinZimbabwe @znnpinfo @PSHZim @UsaidZimbabwe @webelongafrica “By accepting the realities of key populations & understanding their needs, we are taking the 1st step towards crafting inclusive & effective policies. Let's lead the way in creating a 🇿🇼 where everyone has access to basic rights & where no one is left behind.” Senator Chakabuda

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

This #WorldAIDSDay2024, UNDP Administrator @ASteiner reminds us: “To #endAIDS, we must dismantle structural and social barriers and directly confront stigma and discrimination.”

Read the Administrator's statement: https://t.co/dAZT6Qr7WU

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Need inspiration for #WorldAIDSDay2024?

Check out all of @UNDP's related stories, graphics and publications, along with #Triple10Targets campaign materials & resources.

🔗 https://t.co/QNLTFQ9021

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

✅ Rights
✅ Dignity
✅ Equality

Three conditions needed to #endAIDS by 2030.

@‌UNDP joins the call for action on the #Triple10Targets to remove legal and social barriers to HIV services and leave no one behind. #WorldAIDSDay2024

https://t.co/YlluArBc43

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

@achpr_cadhp @UNDP The #Resolution275 10 year commemoration event was organized with the support of @Sweden and @NLinMozambique, together with @PanAfricaILGA, @Synergiaihr, @CHR_HumanRights, and @NANHRI40.

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

🔔New article alert

@Mambaonline highlighted 10 Years of #Resolution275 in Africa and key remarks made by Deputy Minister @msletsike

🔗 Read more - https://t.co/zKJ8HaUfmD

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

“Work with #LGBTIQ+ populations is not just about public health and development – it's about #HumanRights & our longstanding commitment to the human rights approach to development,” says @UNDP’s @amitrajitsaha in opening remarks at meeting celebrating 10 years of #Resolution275

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

This week, @UNDP’s #WeBelongAfrica Programme together with @PanAfricaILGA, @Synergiaihr, @CHR_HumanRights, @NANHRI40 are gathering in Johannesburg to celebrate 10 years of #Resolution275 and to reflect on lessons, progress and strategize for the future.

[The Rock of Hope @TheRockOfHopeSD]

The sodomy law still plays a critical role in depriving the LGBTQI+ in Eswatini i.e access to healthcare services. Today @UNDPEswatini @webelongafrica @HealthPlus4Men held a discussion aiming at removal of structural barriers hindering access to legal services for key population

[Francine Pickup @f_pickup]

"Decriminalizing same-sex relations builds a more inclusive society," says the Namibian High Court. @UNDP celebrates this milestone & calls for continued efforts to ensure all individuals live free from discrimination & violence -🔑to achieving the #SDGs. https://t.co/hovtl7t6wx

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Roadmap to reform 🛤️💡New @UNDP Spectrum details actionable steps for removing barriers to HIV services by and for key populations. Which pathways, building blocks and enablers make sense for your community? Read more: https://t.co/yXtL9ZijrF

[Jeffrey O'Malley @jeffomalley]

Great to see this dialogue between LGBTI+ and human rights defenders in DRC, supported by @webelongafrica @UNDPHIVHealth @UNDPAfrica

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Nominations open on SATURDAY 1 JUNE for this year’s #InternationalPrideAwards. Who do you think is making a big difference for #LGBTIQ+ equality? Find out more at https://t.co/y6L1goUfnM

[UNDP Angola @UNDPAngola]

The drafting of this law is being led jointly by #INLS, #MINSA, and #MINJUSDH, with the support of #UNDPAngola

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

Through the #InternationalPrideAwards we want to celebrate people & inspire others to become activists, to keep fighting for equality around the world - Jeffrey O’Malley, Senior Advisor at UNDP on South African news network @eNCA morning show this week.

⬇️https://t.co/RSKRYQ9GfO

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

"At a time when we are witnessing a backlash against LGBTIQ+ 🏳️‍🌈people... it is crucial to recognize and celebrate individuals who have dedicated themselves to creating a more inclusive and just world for all." – Mandeep Dhaliwal, @UNDP.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/MKLlhRSHU4

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

With #LGBTIQ+ rights continuing to be under threat, it's crucial to recognize those paving the way for equality. The #InternationalPrideAwards, an initiative by @UNDP and @ILGAWORLD, aims to shine a light on their remarkable contributions. More: https://t.co/MKLlhRTfJC
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