THE UNAIDS Sexual Harassment Cover-up Scandal

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will continue its call for the Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibe to step down with immediate effect following his handling of sexual harassment allegations at UNAIDS.

AHF will address on-going issues at UNAIDS and make a call to action for Programme Coordinating Board which oversees UNAIDS the day before the Board meeting in Geneva.

AHF has previously held a press conference on this issue in India and UK and a series of public advocacy events in South Africa, India, US, Mexico. On the morning of PCB meeting, June 26th AHF will also hold a protest in front of the WHO Headquarters.

Speakers:

Ms Martina Brostrom, External relations officer at UNAIDS

Ms Prashanti Tiwari, Former UNFPA sub-contractor in India and a woman rights advocate (via Skype from India) 

Ms Terri Ford, AHF Chief of Global Policy and Advocacy

Ms Yvette Raphael, Feminist activist from South Africa

Ms Sibongile Tshabalala, Treatment Action Campaign National Chairperson

Ms Anna Zakowicz, AHF Europe Deputy Bureau Chief

Ms Larissa Klazinga, AHF Regional Policy and Advocacy Manager: Southern Africa