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World AIDS Day: UNHCR stresses need to close the gap in HIV treatment
1 Dec 2014 Expanding conflicts and growing forced displacement risk placing greater numbers of people beyond the reach of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. -
War, Sex and Survival
6 Nov 2014 To feed their families, many displaced women in eastern Congo have turned to sex work. Now they are learning how to protect themselves. -
Nairobi workshop creates hope for HIV patients in emergencies
4 Sep 2012 East African experts trade experiences and find ways to make sure people living with HIV are not ignored when next drought or flood hits. -
Q&A: Giving back, Liberian health worker cares for displaced Ivorians
22 Dec 2011 Two decades ago, Theo Neewrayson fled war-torn Liberia and found refuge in neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire. Now back home, he is returning the favor to displaced Ivorians. -
World AIDS Day: Love helps Colombian couple overcome discrimination
2 Dec 2011 When Ana was diagnosed as HIV-positive, she expected sympathy and help from the local community. Instead, she was hounded out of her village. -
World AIDS Day: Refugees in Brazil use drama to catch the conscience
1 Dec 2011 Refugees from a deprived area of Rio de Janeiro are using drama and comedy to open a debate on difficult social subjects such as HIV/AIDS. -
World AIDS Day: HIV and AIDS remain a policy priority for UNHCR
1 Dec 2010 As UNHCR staff commemorate World AIDS Day, the head of the refugee agency says HIV and AIDS remain a policy priority but more must be done. -
Programme seeks to address all aspects of HIV infection in eastern Congo
13 Jul 2010 Combating HIV infection among displaced and local populations in conflict-torn eastern Congo is the aim of a UNHCR programme that takes an integrated approached to treatment and prevention. -
With support from UNHCR, refugees in Botswana can now access ARVs
25 May 2010 Refugees living with HIV, including young children, are finally getting treatment in Botswana under a special UNHCR programme for HIV prevention and treatment.