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Two years on: UNAIDS supports Ukraine's commitment to the HIV response

Two years of war in Ukraine have resulted in significant humanitarian consequences. Forty percent of the current population of Ukraine,14.6 million people, are in need of humanitarian assistance, 6.4 million refugees have fled the country, and more than 3 million people are internally displaced. People living with and affected by HIV continue to be vulnerable to the effects of ....

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Tajikistan takes a positive step towards decriminalization of HIV exposure and transmission

In an important decision of the Plenum of the Supreme Court on December 26, 2023, Tajikistan has marked a significant step towards decriminalization of HIV exposure and transmission in its pursuit of justice for people living with or affected by HIV. ....

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Young role models combat HIV stigma in Central Asia

According to the recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in Uzbekistan, 76% of women aged 15-49 in the country would refuse to purchase vegetables from a vendor living with HIV and would not accept children living with HIV attend school with other children. Prejudice is fuelled by a lack of knowledge; only 14% of women in the same age group possess comprehensive ....

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Moldova expands harm reduction services to all prisons

Moldova has committed more resources to the prison programme over the years. “In the beginning, when these services were developed, they were actually financed from external sources,” said Irina Barbîroș, head of the medical department at the national prison administration. “Over the years, the state assumed its commitment and took over the financing of these services from the ....

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LGBTQ+ shelter in Lviv provides lifeline to displaced Ukrainians

Since the war began a year ago, more than 7.9 million Ukrainians have fled abroad and another 6.5 million moved within the country. ....

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