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17 January 2009

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AIDS remains a global epidemic, even as efforts to treat HIV and AIDS move forward. As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the first World AIDS Day, education remains the first tool in efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Senegal

Activists Express Concern Over Sentencing of Gay Men in Senegal Audio Clip Available

Audio Clip Available

Senegalese judge sentences each of nine men to eight years in prison for homosexual activity

Medecins Sans Frontieres' HIV/AIDS clinic in Minburi Prison, Bangkok, Thailand

Prisoners With HIV, AIDS in Thailand Now Receive Vital Treatment Audio Clip Available

Audio Clip Available

Fergie, the face for Mac Viva Glam campaign

Singer Fergie Joins British Campaign to Fight Stigma Surrounding AIDS Video clip available

Video clip available

Taking blood pressure

Group says US Should Double Money Spent on Global Health Video clip available

Video clip available

A giant AIDS symbol is seen outside the 15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) in Dakar, 3 Dec. 2008

NGOs Call On Donors to Step Up Funding at Africa AIDS Conference Audio Clip Available

Audio Clip Available

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