UNAIDS calls for protection of human rights of men who have sex with men and sexual minorities at pre-conference forum

From UNAIDS
17-Jul-2010

Michel Sidibé speaks at MSMGF Forum in Vienna

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UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé addresses MSMGF Forum

“The human rights of men who have sex with men and other sexual minorities must be fully protected and respected if universal access to HIV services is to be achieved,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Mr Michel Sidibé.

“All people should have equal access HIV prevention, treatment and care services in their countries regardless of sexual orientation,” Mr Sidibé continued.

The Executive Director was speaking during a keynote address to the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF), held ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Vienna.

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