What is the purpose of UNAIDS?
UNAIDS’ mission is to lead and inspire the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
Is UNAIDS a reliable source?
UNAIDS data have been trusted and used by countries and organizations around the world to guide and monitor their responses to HIV since UNAIDS’ inception in 1996.
What is the full form of UNAIDS?
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) (French: Programme commun des Nations Unies sur le VIH/sida, ONUSIDA) is the main advocate for accelerated, comprehensive and coordinated global action on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS. Abbreviation. UNAIDS.
How does UNAIDS support the community?
UNAIDS advocates for and supports community- based responses – connecting hard to reach and marginalised communities with services, ensuring the implementation of rights-based and people-centred approaches, safeguarding the sustainability of the response and fostering greater effectiveness in accountability processes.
How many countries are in UNAIDS?
22 governments
UNAIDS is guided by a Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) comprising representatives of 22 governments from all geographic regions, the UNAIDS Cosponsors and five representatives of nongovernmental organizations, including associations of people living with HIV.
Is UNAIDS a nonprofit?
Unaids USA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2012, and donations are tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Access the Nonprofit Portal to submit data and download your rating toolkit.
How does UNAIDS collect data?
These registries are either computer based or paper based. In either case, the results are compiled and sent to provincial and national level on a routine basis. UNAIDS requests countries to submit these data by age and by sex on 31 March every year, through an online reporting tool called GARPR.
Is UNAIDS a government organization?
UNAIDS is governed by a Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) with representatives of 22 governments from all geographic regions; government membership rotates.
Where is UNAIDS located?
Geneva, Switzerland
UNAIDS’ main office is located in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to its Geneva-based staff, UNAIDS is posting Country Programme Advisers in approximately 50 countries and intercountry teams in selected locations.