GNP+ this spring participated actively in the UNAIDS E-dialogue on Universal Access. GNP+ provided input into the electronic discussions around most at risk groups, mobilizing partnerships for collective action and building mutual accountability, and the future role of UNAIDS in a changing global environment. GNP+ responses were well received. The input to the discussions was summed up in a final report that was submitted to UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. This report is to be extensively drawn upon for the upcoming Leadership Agenda.

The UNAIDS E-dialogue on Universal Access are part of an effort headed by UNAIDS’ new Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, to refocus UNAIDS on a maximum effort to enable countries to achieve targets on universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The E-dialogue was specifically set up to address the opportunities and challenges in refocusing UNAIDS on universal Access.

In the response to the first discussion topic - Focusing on the most at risk groups and addressing their needs, GNP+ stated that focusing on the most at risks groups and addressing their needs requires a real understanding of who is at risk and what their needs are. Most importantly, it must be followed by a genuine commitment to responding to their needs and to involving them in designing and developing policies and programmes that impact on their health and lives. 

On mobilizing partnerships for collective action and mutual accountability, GNP+ noted that UNAIDS has an important role in collaborating with civil society and other stakeholders at the national and international level and using its influence to support the development of effective, sustainable and flexible partnerships.

With regards to the future role of UNAIDS in a changing global environment , GNP+ stated the organisation needs to strike a more effective balance between carrying out its mandate, and taking up a proactive normative role grounded in human rights that may sometimes challenge traditional views and approaches of national governments and the UN agencies.