Resolution 1308 (2000) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4172nd meeting, on 17 July 2000

Security Council resolution 1308 (2000) [on provision of training on issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention for peacekeeping personnel]
[Provision of training on issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention for peacekeeping personnel]

Expresses concern at the potential damaging impact of HIV/AIDS on the health of international peacekeeping personnel, including support personnel; encourages all interested Member States which have not already done so to consider developing, in cooperation with the international community and UNAIDS, where appropriate, effective long-term strategies for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, voluntary and confidential testing and counselling, and treatment of their personnel, as an important part of their preparation for their participation in peacekeeping operations; requests the Secretary-General to take further steps towards the provision of training for peacekeeping personnel on issues related to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and to continue the further development of pre-deployment orientation and ongoing training for all peacekeeping personnel on these issues; encourages UNAIDS to continue to strengthen its cooperation with interested Member States to further develop its country profiles in order to reflect best practices and countries' policies on HIV/AIDS prevention education, testing, counselling and treatment.

Adopted unanimously, 4172nd meeting

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