Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
1999
Notice détaillée
SymboleE/RES/1999/36
TitreHuman immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Résumé
Takes note of the change in name of the Programme from the Joint and Co-sponsored UN Programme on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) to the Joint United Nations Programme on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (UNAIDS) and welcomes the admission of the UN International Drug Control Programme as a co-sponsor of the Programme; urges Governments worldwide to intensify their efforts in combating AIDS; encourages all countries and Governments, in particular those worst affected to intensify their efforts to develop and implement multisectoral action aimed at reducing transmission and the vulnerability of individuals and communities, diminishing the stigma, denial and discrimination associated with AIDS, ensuring equitable access to care and mitigating the wider social impact of the epidemic; urges multilateral and bilateral donors, the Programme and its co-sponsors and the wider UN system to adequately support and strengthen these national efforts; recognizes that AIDS is a major obstacle to development; reiterates the importance of focusing AIDS-related activities on especially vulnerable people; urges Governments to make efforts towards assuring access to HIV/AIDS information, education and services for all people.
Notes sur l'événement1999-07-28
Résumé de vote
Adopted without vote, 44th plenary meeting
Ressources associéesE/1999/99
Date2000
Notes
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Economic and Social Council, organizational session for 1999, New York, 20 Jan. and 2-5 Feb. 1999; resumed organizational session for 1999, New York, 25 March, 6 and 7 May and 23 June 1999; substantive session of 1999, Geneva, 5-30 July 1999; resumed substantive session of 1999, New York, 16 Sept., 26 Oct., 15 Nov. and 16 Dec. 1999 - E/1999/99 - p. 66-67 - (ESCOR, 1999, Suppl. no. 1).