New HIV infections are rising in around 50 countries, AIDS-related deaths are not falling fast enough and flat resources are threatening success. Half of all new HIV infections are among key populations and their partners, who are still not getting the services they need

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

HIV Health and Wellness

US: HIV-positive MSM not being tested for syphilis

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

HIV Health and Wellness

Nearly one-third of sexually active HIV-positive men who have sex with men are not tested for syphilis at least annually, researchers reported in a recent study, calling the finding “concerning.”

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

HIV Health and Wellness, Let the Courts Decide

US: Soldiers With HIV Say Trump’s New Policy Will Force Them Out

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

HIV Health and Wellness, Let the Courts Decide

A U.S. soldier asked a federal judge to bar the Trump administration from firing HIV-positive service members from the military under a new “Deploy or Get Out!” policy intended to improve readiness.

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

From the UN, School Days

UN issues local edition of sex education guide

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

From the UN, School Days

It was introduced jointly by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Beijing Cluster Office and the UN Population Fund China Office. The English edition was published early this year.

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

On the March

Cape Verde: The LGBTI Pride week in Praia, Cabo Verde

Christina Dideriksen

July 20, 2018

On the March

Last month, Praia hosted another LGBTI Pride Week with the support of Cape Verdean Institute for Gender Equality and Equity (ICIEG), the Spanish Cooperation and the City Hall, amongst other partners.

Christina Dideriksen

July 19, 2018

School Days

Indian state takes a step forward for transgender rights

Christina Dideriksen

July 19, 2018

School Days

The southern Indian state of Kerala announced this month that it would reserve places for transgender students in the state's higher education institutions, a move aimed at easing their stigmatization.