HIV/AIDS
34 million people worldwide have HIV/AIDS. In 2010, 2.7 million people were newly infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and 1.8 million people died from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Infected people – almost 23 million – live almost exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa and most of them are between 15 and 24 years old (more >).
HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights are closely connected. In both cases prevention plays a leading part. DSW provides contraceptives and information about sexual and reproductive health and rights. We help during and after pregnancy, offer treatments for sexual transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and empower women and girls to make them less vulnerable.
Thus, even more can be done by bringing together political authorities in European and international conferences and workshops. In our advocacy work, we direct political and public attention to signed contributions as well as to commitments such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Conference
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Global Health
On May 9th DSW held a conference on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Advancing Global Health – A Development Approach for Germany? in Berlin, Germany. The conference brought together internationally renowned Global Health experts, key German political decision makers and other important stakeholders e.g. from civil society and philantropy. more >
Report
Germany's Contribution to fighting HIV/Aids
The actual report of "Action against AIDS Germany" focuses on the assessment of Germany’s role within global efforts to tackle the HIV crisis. For this purpose an analysis was conducted of the fundamental documents and statements made by political officials on the central issues. more >
DSW Berlin
For a Consistent German Contribution against HIV/AIDS
As a member of Action Against Aids Germany and together with other non-governmental organizations we are promoting increased commitment of Germany in the field of HIV/AIDS, the focus being on the German contribution to the Global Fund. Under this commitment, we have organized various activities such as a joint action with MPs in front of the Federal Chancellery. more >
DSW Brussels
Ensuring Sustained European Support
As a global pandemic, HIV/AIDS has been one of the greatest health threats to appear in the last three decades. Halting its spread, and improving the lives of those afflicted, requires an equally global effort. Since the creation of the MDGs, European contributions towards HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment have been mobilized, but sustained support is needed to meet our collective goals by 2015. more >
Advocacy Activities in our Focus Countries
DSW’s advocacy efforts concentrate on stressing the need for improved health information, services and supplies, coupled with sufficient, stable health financing from both the Government and its development partners.
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