HIV/AIDS Pandemic
The global AIDS epidemic is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. As the epidemic continues to expand, virtually no country in the world remains unaffected.
According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 39.4 million people were living with HIV in 2004. This figure includes the 4.9 million people who acquired HIV in 2004. Taking into account the 3.1 million people who died in 2004, HIV has now claimed the lives of over 20 million people.
HIV/AIDS affects the most vulnerable individuals and groups in society including:
- gay men;
- injection drug users;
- Aboriginal people;
- prison inmates;
- youth;
- women; and
- people from countries where HIV is endemic.
This reality demands a national HIV/AIDS response that addresses human rights, determinants of health and gender dimensions of the epidemic. The Canadian response recognizes these factors and is based on principles of partnership and engagement, integration and accountability.These principles underlie both our domestic and international responses.
Related Resources:
Key Canadian Publications on Global HIV/AIDS Issues
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HIV/AIDS and HCV in Prisons - A Select Annotated Bibliography
Acting on Rights: Women and HIV/AIDS - Report on the Satellite Session at the XV International AIDS Conference, Bangkok
To generate greater awareness and action on the issue of women and HIV/AIDS, Health Canada collaborated with partner agencies and other organizations to sponsor Acting on Rights: Women and HIV/AIDS, a satellite session on the gender and human rights dimensions of HIV/AIDS in July 2004 at the XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
Canadian Participation at the XV International AIDS Conference Bangkok, Thailand, July 11-16, 2004
The International Affairs Directorate of Health Canada has developed a calendar on the participation of Canadians at the XV International AIDS Conference, Bangkok, 2004. The calendar has been compiled based on information submitted by Canadians across the country who responded to a call letter which was widely distributed.
Taking Stock (issue no. 7), 2004
Taking Stock is an occasional news review from Health Canada's International Affairs Directorate, which is responsible for the Strategy's international collaboration component.
Enhancing Canadian Business Involvement in the Global Response to HIV/AIDS
Government of Canada 2002 Report to the Secretary General of the United Nations on the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS
Canadian Participation at the XIV International AIDS Conference
(Barcelona, Spain July 7-12, 2002)
This calendar has been prepared by the International Affairs Directorate, Health Canada to provide information on the participation of Canadian individuals and organizations in the XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 7-12, 2002, and its satellite events. The calendar has been compiled based on information submitted by Canadians across the country who responded to a call letter that was widely distributed.
Report on the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on HIV/AIDS
The UNGASS Report, a reference document for the work done at UNGASS and beyond, contains key documents from the Special Session as well as Canada's participation at this historic and unprecedented event. These include the Declaration of Commitment, the final outcome document of the UNGASS, the address by UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, and the Report on the Canadian Consultation Meeting on UNGASS. It also contains information on where to find copies of other relevant UNGASS documents.
 The Case for Canadians to Act Globally (PDF Version)
The primary objective of the publication is to provide readers with the tools, insight and convincing evidence necessary to mobilize greater involvement in international HIV/AIDS initiatives - including government agencies, community-based organisations, individuals, and the private sector. As part of this communications package, a summary of the main points of The Case, entitled "At A Glance", has also been developed, as well as an accompanying power point presentation.
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