| HIV/AIDS |
|
The Regional Programme on HIV AIDS for Latin America and The Caribbean is established on the basis of the UNDP Regional Center and the Bureau for Development Policy (BDP). It provides services to countries in response to the HIV epidemic, recognizing that the achievement of MDG 6 contributes to other MDG’s such as poverty reduction, universal primary education, gender equality, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating tuberculosis. The Regional Programme addresses the dimensions of AIDS on:-Development Planning and Mainstreaming -Governance of AIDS Responses -Human Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity -Public Health and Development Parternships
How we do it- Supporting AIDS responses into poverty reduction strategies, national development plans and macroeconomic processes. -Supporting the strengthening of national capacity for inclusive governance and coordination of AIDS responses, and increase the participation of civil society and people living with HIV in the design, implementation and evaluation of AIDS Programmes. -Supporting the implementation of policies and programmes to protect the human rights of people affected by AIDS and sexual diversity, address gender-related vulnerability, and assist countries in the use of TRIPS flexibilities to improve access to treatment.
PublicationsGLTB Directory (Spanish) NewslettersMultisectoral Responses to HIV/AIDS Multisectoral Responses to HIV/AIDS Tips and Tools News Update
Workshop on sexual diversity, human rights and gender in the Caribbean
Summary of Discussions – Day 2 The day began with a recap of the most salient points discussed during the previous day. The identified country-specific needs have conceptual and programmatic implications that will be communicated to Headquarters. Participants discussed the concepts of Gender and Gender Equality, as well as the terminology used to describe key populations and their relative place within the spectrum of sexual diversity.
The first presentation focused on UNDP’s Global Approach to Human Rights and HIV-AIDS as it relates to the needs of women, girls, men and boys within the contexts of Gender, Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity. UNDP’s priorities and plans for the upcoming biennium were also discussed. The session closed with a contribution on the Guyana Sexual Minorities Project. This was followed by a presentation on the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Declaration on Sexual Rights. This tool articulates the links between the international Human Rights framework, sexual rights and reproductive rights. UNDP and other international development partners need to work with IPPF to identify opportunities for collaboration at a strategic level arising from this Declaration. The afternoon session opened with a presentation on the draft UNDP Strategic Framew Workshop on sexual diversity, human rights and gender in the Caribbean
|