The Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP) brings together international social scientists, human rights lawyers, health advocates, and networks of people living with HIV, to conduct research and advocate for rights-based digital governance in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam, and globally. We use a transnational participatory action research approach, centering the voices and leadership of diverse … Continued
In November 2023, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs (FCDO) released a White Paper on International Development. STOPAIDS’ analysis of the white paper reveals noteworthy elements such as the commitment to digital transformation, emphasis on equal partnership and local production, and recognition of the critical role played by the World Health Organisation. Despite these … Continued
The work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) responsible for drafting and negotiating a WHO Pandemic Accord is at a crucial moment. With 6 months remaining, it is critical that civil society and communities can bring their expertise and experience to this process in an effective and meaningful way. Ahead of the resumed INB7 meeting … Continued
In 2020, STOPAIDS, Aidsfonds, Frontline AIDS, & Civil Society Sustainability Network (CSSN) published a report titled ‘HIV, Universal Health Coverage, and the Future of the Global Health Architecture: A civil society discussion paper on key trends and principles for evolution‘. The report collated some of the experiences of the HIV movement and suggested what lessons and principles might inform the development of the global health architecture going forward, including the meaningful … Continued
In light of the multi-stakeholder hearings on TB, PPR, and UHC that took place between the 8-9th of May and the release of the zero drafts for the HLM on TB and on UHC, STOPAIDS and partners have released a series of briefings for advocates participating in the upcoming negotiations for the political declarations and … Continued
From Public-Private Partnerships to biomedical Research & Development funding, there has been a substantial increase in the amount of development finance being channeled to the private sector to support the delivery of global development goals. Whilst there are examples of private sector engagement which has advanced global health outcomes, responding to the risks associated with … Continued
STOPAIDS and other organisations have produced a briefing asking the UK to step up it’s leadership to end epidemics through investing in the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. The target for the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment is to raise at least US$18 billion to get the world back on track toward ending HIV, TB … Continued
It is increasingly acknowledged that mental health is a risk factor for HIV and TB and can negatively impact on the course of the disease and treatment, and that living with HIV and/ or TB is a significant risk factor for a decline in an individual’s mental health and developing psychiatric illness. The findings of … Continued
Since the creation of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (Global Fund) in 2002, nearly 20 years ago, the UK has been a leading donor and partner. In this time the Global Fund has showcased what is possible when governments, civil society and private sector stakeholders come together to achieve progress. … Continued
