GNP+ is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mallouris as new Director of Programmes.

Mr. Mallouris will be heading the programme department of GNP+. As such he will be steering the GNP+ programme platforms of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Human Rights and Empowerment.

Mr. Mallouris was born in Cyprus and started his career as a scientist in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Most recently, he was a member of the sector HIV and AIDS at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. There Mr. Mallouris was specifically involved with HIV and AIDS education programmes, including school-centred care and support, support for and by positive educators, and the educational needs of positive learners.

In addition, Mr. Mallouris was involved with UN+, the UN system HIV-positive Staff group, as a member and Chair of the Advisory Group.

Mr. Mallouris has taken up his position as of April 1^st, 2008.