| Affiliation with other organizations: |
IAS has strong and long-running partnership with UNAIDS and its co-sponsoring agencies.To reach its goals, the IAS works in close collaboration with several UN agencies. UNAIDS collaboration: Since 1996, UNAIDS and its co-sponsors work in partnership with IAS to organize the biennial International AIDS Conferences. Other examples of UNAIDS partnerships include: In 2008, IAS served as Secretariat to the NAIDS-led International Task Team on HIV-related Travel Restrictions.In 2009, UNAIDS was one of the donors for the 5th IAS Conference on HIV and Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention convened by IAS in Cape Town.In 2009, IAS co-organized and co-chaired with UNAIDS the 3rd Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference held in Moscow. WHO collaboration: IAS is a WHO collaborative partner. IAS Governing Council and Secretariat have worked closely over the past several years to advance treatment guidelines for HIV clinical care, to advance the operations research on HIV and health systems, and in 2009, IAS representatives participated in a three-day WHO consultation for the revised version of HAART guidelines. World Bank: In 2009, the IAS co-organized with the World Bank and the Global Fund a Global Experts Summit to inform and advance international clinical guidelines and ART-related operations research. IAS also works closely with the World Bank to advance Operations/Implementation research on HIV and AIDS. Broader collaboration: In 2010, the IAS convened an Expert Reference Group, including WHO,UNAIDS and UNICEF to identify high priority research agenda with regards women and children health issues. In 2010, UNAIDS and WHO representatives were members of the Steering Committee appointed for the preparation of a two-day conference on HIV and Health Systems Strengthening which was held on 16-17 July in Vienna. |
| Purpose of the organization: |
IAS – the International AIDS Society – convenes, educates and advocates for a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being. After the emergence of HIV and AIDS, concerned scientists created the IAS to bring together experts from across the world and disciplines to promote a concerted HIV response. Today, the IAS and its members unite scientists, policymakers and activists to galvanize the scientific response, build global solidarity and enhance human dignity for all those living with and affected by HIV. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
At the IAS and International AIDS Conferences, we provide sign language at plenary sessions, conference pocket programme printed in braille, mobility desks and volunteers, accessibility friendly venues and electronic path guide for visually impaired delegates. |
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