United Nations Security Council Resolution 1983 was adopted unanimously on June 7, 2011, after recalling meetings on
HIV/
AIDS
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in
Africa and in the
mandates of
peacekeeping
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(2010). The Council encouraged the inclusion of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support in its
peacekeeping mandates.
The adoption of Resolution 1983 marked the second time HIV/AIDS and the impact on international peace and security had been discussed by the Security Council. The resolution, tabled by
Gabon,
came ahead of a three-day high-level meeting concerning the
international community
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As a rhetorical term
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's response to HIV/AIDS.
Resolution
Observations
The Security Council was concerned that since the beginning of the HIV
epidemic 30 years ago, more than 60 million people had been infected, 25 million had died and 16 million children were orphaned by AIDS. It recognised that the issue required an "exceptional and comprehensive global response" as it posed a threat to all societies. Council members emphasised the role of the
General Assembly
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Churches
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and
Economic and Social Council in addressing HIV/AIDS. The
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was praised for its response to HIV/AIDS in appropriate forums.
The preamble of the resolution recognised the impact HIV/AIDS had in society, particularly in conflict and post-conflict situations through mass movements of people,
sexual violence and limited access to medical care.
[ The Council noted, therefore, that it was important to end conflict-related violence and empowering women to reduce their risk of exposure to HIV. There was also concern at the rise in health-related issues by United Nations personnel. Furthermore, the protection of civilians by United Nations peacekeeping operations could contribute towards fighting HIV/AIDS, and welcomed initiatives by countries to implement HIV treatment, care, prevention and support.
]
Acts
Council members emphasised that urgent action was needed to curb the impact of the HIV epidemic in conflict and post-conflict situations, through local, national, regional and international initiatives. The Council noted the "disproportionate burden" of HIV/AIDS on women that continued to affect gender equality and the empowerment of women and urged assistance in this context.
The resolution recognised that United Nations peacekeeping operations were important factors in the response against HIV/AIDS, and welcomed its inclusion in its peacekeeping mandates, stressing support was needed to address the social stigma and discrimination
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associated with the disease.
See also
* Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
* List of countries by HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate
* List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
* United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
References
External links
Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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1983
HIV/AIDS
June 2011 events