Deeply saddened by the passing of Naomi Burke-Shyne. Working with her on Harm Reduction was a real privilege. She was a force for justice and compassion—challenging us to think deeper and do better. Rest in power dear worrior. @frontlineaids@HRInews
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Did you Know?
14.3M Nigerians are affected by substance use & harm reduction must be community-led to drive lasting impact.
Last week, we joined the NTWG on Harm Reduction, where the MAT pilot program was launched—a historic milestone for Nigeria’s response.
#HEPCIIING
Ellie from @mena_hra closes the knowledge sharing and learning meeting of the second global fund regional grant, Nadoum. @frontlineaids so much to be proud of and celebrate @GlobalFund
The team from singizi, evaluating the Nadoum grant funded by the @GlobalFund are part of our knowledge sharing meeting- to help capture some of the key learnings and outcomes from the grant. @frontlineaids@GavinSurgey
Frontline AIDS are in Tunis this week at a knowledge sharing meeting. We are at the end of implementing Nadoum, a regional program funded by the Global Fund. In the picture are ALCS, ITPC-MENA, MENANPUD, AHSUD, and ASCS @frontlineaids@GlobalFund@itpcmena
This morning I intervened @UNAIDS PCB with the message that human rights, decriminalisation and funding for community-led responses are crucial for sustainability, reminding members that these concepts are not just words in the text of decision points. They are life and death
“Invest in multi dimensional approaches, not short term programs. @READY_Movement has achieved 95% viral suppression and 100% elimination of PPTCT. If funders and govts invest in these programs we will achieve our targets”. @TumieKomanyane’s powerful recommendations @UNAIDS PCB
In Sub-Saharan Africa, women & girls make up 6️⃣2️⃣% of newly acquired HIV diagnoses. “When girls cannot get access to education & information, when young women cannot access HIV prevention & testing, they are at much greater risk of acquiring HIV.”@Winnie_Byanyima#WorldAIDSDay