South Africa commemorates World Aids Day on December 1st, reflecting on the nation's journey in combating HIV/AIDS. The text highlights the progress made, including the world's largest antiretroviral treatment program, while acknowledging the challenges, particularly among young women. It emphasizes the vital role of civil society organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence.
South Africa is home to 7.8 million people living with HIV, with young women aged between 15 and 24 bearing the brunt of new infections. Every year, on 1 December, South Africa joins other countries in observing World Aids Day — a day of remembrance, resilience and renewed commitment to combatting one of humanity’s most enduring health crises. As I pause to reflect on this year’s theme, Take the Rights Path, I’m struck by the progress we’ve made as a nation and the hurdles we still face.
I am especially humbled by the work of civil society organisations in the fight against HIV-Aids, compounded by other pandemics such as gender-based violence (GBV). The work of civil society reflects our humanity and our commitment inherited from our forefathers and the great mothers that walked this earth before us. I remember vividly the fear and stigma that enveloped communities in the early 2000s. Recently, through the hard work and great commitment of people living with HIV, supported by many partners including academia and institutions such as the Human Science Research Council, we delivered the 2016 Stigma index research report. Stigma Index 2.0 is in progress, led by the people living with HIV sector, through the resourcing support of The Global Fund to End Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. We look forward to these outcomes. Today, South Africa boasts the world’s largest antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme, a testament to what political will and collective action can achieve. The tireless work of activists, healthcare workers and ordinary citizens has saved millions of lives. People living with HIV can now expect to lead full, productive live
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