AFEW International has reached out to organizations and networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia with the request to sign the support letter for re-appointment of Michel Kazatchkine as United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
His contract/mandate as UN special envoy on HIV/AIDS for Eastern Europe and Central Asia ends on 30 June. His role in addressing three epidemics in the region (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis) and to raise awareness at political and scientific level of the concerns regarding HIV, TB and viral hepatitis in the EECA region is crucial and very important, especially now as we have the opportunity to highlight the challenges and successes of the region at AIDS2018 Conference. Therefore, there is a dire need for a continuation of his support.
The letter, signed by more than 70 signatories has been sent to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres. You can read the letter here.
