Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

Amid service gaps and a lack of coordinated recourse for survivors, the UN is engaging civil society, private sector and Government partners to ensure that prevention and support efforts address the multidimensional causes and consequences of gender-based violence.

Under an innovative financing model, the UN and partners are pooling their expertise to support a new and scalable programme that addresses health needs across all life stages, ensuring a healthier future in Moyamba.

When the roof of a women's shelter in Maseru collapsed, the UN and national partners collaborated to develop Lesotho’s first Multipurpose Centre for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating the importance of leadership and partnership in leaving no one behind.

As the world commemorates World Aids Day, UNAIDS and partners have been supporting women living with HIV in Tajikistan by shedding light on the barriers they face and empowering them with vocational training and peer consultations.

Moldova's healthcare has grown by leaps and bounds. It is the result of a clear national vision, consistent investment, and strong partnerships.

Lesotho's quiet revolution for gender equality is gaining global recognition.

For the 18th year, the vibrant MTN Bushfire Festival lit up the scenic Malkerns Valley of the Kingdom of Eswatini on the last weekend of May 2025.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed met with the Asia Pacific Regional Collaborative Platform in Thailand earlier this week, and called for accelerated action, innovation, and strategic investments to address multi-pronged challenges in the region.

Historically, Thailand has severely punished people who have broken strict drug laws. However, since a change in the law in 2021, the legal system has shifted towards rehabilitation for people who use drugs. 

“I feel that it's not me who has changed more, but the people around me. In a positive way, of course,” said Elina when she was asked about how her

Ban Jiu is one of the estimated 1.25 million people who are living with HIV (PLHIV) in China. He soon realized that public awareness of HIV/AIDS was still limited and that he needed to take the lead on a campaign to increase people’s understanding of this challenge.

A community health worker in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, has been describing how she is going door-to-door to raise awareness about cholera prevention.

As a UN Volunteer Programme Assistant with UNAIDS in China, Weng Huiling shares their stories and fights for their rights.

In Moldova, the majority of Roma live in poverty and lack access to basic services. The urgent need to support the vulnerable and find solutions has sparked a new kind of humanitarian action: community mediation.

Following the political instability and clashes which broke out in the small landlocked country of Burundi in East Africa in 2015, hundreds of thousands of people fled to nearby countries in search of safety and security.