AIDS BY THE NUMBERS

The pace of progress in reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to treatment and ending AIDS-related deaths is slowing down. See the latest data on HIV.

1.5
MILLION
people were newly infected with HIV in 2021
38.4
MILLION
people were living with HIV in 2021
650
THOUSAND
people died of AIDS-related illnesses in 2021
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank

 

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UNAIDS is guided by a Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) comprising representatives of 22 governments from all geographic regions, the UNAIDS Cosponsors and five representatives of nongovernmental organizations, including associations of people living with HIV.

 

Upcoming meeting: 52nd PCB, 26-28 June 2023 | Past meetings | NGO/Civil society participation

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The UNAIDS Results and Transparency Portal aims to increase transparency and accountability around the work we do, the results we achieve and UNAIDS financing.

 

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6 June 2023
Brazil hosts the announcement of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics
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1 June 2023
The urgency of HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women
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31 May 2023
UNAIDS celebrates Pride Month and calls for decriminalization of same-sex relationships
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29 May 2023
Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Global Fund, UNAIDS and PEPFAR on Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023
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29 May 2023
How working with providers of natural and holistic medicine for complementary self-care techniques is helping Nicaragua increase adherence to HIV medicines and reduce new infections
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24 May 2023
UNAIDS alerts countries to an unprecedented opportunity to stop new HIV infections, end AIDS and prepare for future pandemics
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19 May 2023
Brazil announces its commitment to the global initiative against HIV-related stigma and discrimination
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18 May 2023
Virtual course on HIV, gender and human rights: empowering medical teachers in Guatemala
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