“Kyianka+” has got additional funding
June 29, 2016
Self-help group for HIV-positive women in Kyiv, Ukraine “Kyianka+” (transl. as “Kyiv city woman”) has got additional funding from Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd.
2016 International Consultation: Policing, Public Health and Vulnerable Populations is Announced
June 27, 2016
Participants of the Consultation will consider and endorse principles to guide the greater participation of vulnerable populations in building safe, secure and healthy communities in partnerships with police.
‘Key Populations in Focus’ – AFEW Released Its 2015 Annual Report
June 15, 2016
The report highlights AFEW’s key activities in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). AFEW will continue providing technical assistance to national governments and improving the capacity of local civil society organisations.
A High-Level Failure for the United Nations on Key Populations
June 9, 2016
AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) is deeply concerned about the failure of the United Nations member states to explicitly address the HIV epidemic among key populations, especially among the people who use drugs, in their Political Declaration adopted on June 8 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS.
New UNAIDS Report Shows HIV on Rise in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
June 8, 2016
According to the 2016 Global AIDS Update report released by the UNAIDS, HIV is still on the rise in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In 2015 there were 190 000 news HIV cases reported in the region among all age groups.
“Let’s not lose track!” – EECA communities’ position on HIV situation in the region
June 8, 2016
The position document clearly demonstrates the fact that as the whole world registers the decrease in the rates of HIV spreading and deaths due to AIDS, the situation in East Europe & Central Asia still stays grave.
AFEW: High Standards in Service Delivery
May 31, 2016
Whilst AFEW’s social bureau provides services to all key populations, the majority of its clients consist of people who use drugs. None of those who use drugs holds a permanent job and almost all of them served time in prison.
Why UNGASS matters for young people who use drugs in Ukraine
April 18, 2016
For many years, people who use drugs in Ukraine, especially those younger than 18 years, have been facing serious barriers that prevent them from accessing support services.
Without the right solution for the worldwide drug challenge, we cannot stop HIV
April 18, 2016
From 19 till 21 April 2016, nearly 200 UN member states will come together to discuss the solution for the ‘world drug problem’. We spoke to Edo, whose voice will represent the voices of the drug user community during the UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs (UNGASS).
AFEW’s Seminars at the 5th Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference
March 22, 2016
As part of our strategy to keep the dialogue with the countries we work and to support our local partners that implement groundbreaking projects for key populations, AFEW is organising the following seminars during the 5th Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference (EECAAC).