HIV remains a major public health issue that affects more than 2 million people in the WHO European Region.
Although significant progress has been made in the past few decades, important targets set for 2020 were not met. Division, disparity and disregard for human rights are among the failures that have allowed HIV to become a global health crisis, and to remain so.
Now, COVID-19 is exacerbating inequities and disruptions to services, making the lives of many people living with HIV more challenging.
The theme of World AIDS Day 2021 is “End inequalities. End AIDS”, placing a special focus on reaching people who have been left behind. WHO and its partners are highlighting the growing inequalities in access to essential HIV services.
On 1 December 2021, WHO is calling on leaders and citizens to rally to confront the inequalities that drive AIDS, and to reach those who are currently not receiving essential HIV services.
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