Results for Children

HIV and AIDS Programme

In 2009, the HIV and AIDS Programme raised the scope of its implementation, using a higher level of engagement with a broader range of partners. This leveraged more resources, saw increased advocacy for high impact interventions known to work elsewhere, and increased support for the quality implementation of activities. The Programme also collected strategic information to be used as baseline data to track the impacts of program implementation. Results of this level of regional engagement have been:

1. Regional Partnerships strengthened
2. More resources leveraged
3. Targeted evidence-based interventions accepted by partner agencies
4. Programme engaged and participates in monitoring of Regional HIV and AIDS Data
5. Impact of global economic crisis on HIV and AIDS in the PICs monitored

Other achievements include:

HIV prevention advocated for more strongly by faith leaders: On observation of the first “World Day of Prayer”
UNICEF Pacific chose HIV prevention to be the theme of the cerebration. UNICEF partnered with religious leaders in the Pacific who jointly advocated to their communities to support efforts of HIV prevention for adolescents and youth, as well as women and men. The event was well covered by the media and UNICEF has been asked to convene regular meetings with religious leaders to assist them in their efforts of HIV prevention. The President of Fiji, and strong advocate of HIV prevention, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau also pledged to support UNICEF and religious leaders in their efforts.

Combating Stigma and discrimination conducted in harmonized way on world AIDS day

UNICEF supported 4 countries to conduct sensitization activities during World AIDS Day, both at national level and in selected provinces/outer islands. This was done in the form of community dialogues, workshops, and dramas performances, raising awareness on stigma and support for reduction of discrimination. Reports on coverage are yet to be received, as the activities have just been completed.

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