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#UNDPChat with Helen Clark on HIV & Global Development

Thanks to all of you for joining our twitter chat about HIV and Global Development with United Nations Development Chief Helen Clark! In case you missed it - here's a selection of tweets from the chat. Continue the conversation during @aids2012 and use #AIDS2012 in your tweets.

  1. Photo: Our #undpchat with @helenclarkundp on #HIV & #globaldev has started! Tune in now twitpic.com/a8nhmr
    UN Development@UNDP
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    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:40:32
  2. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    I'm on line now - lots of tweeted questions already - ready to go
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:37:00
  3. Many of you asked how you can get involved in our work around halting and reversing HIV. Here are some of Helen Clark's replies:
  4. unfoundation
    UN Foundation@unfoundation
    @HelenClarkUNDP how can young people around the world get involved with #UNDP & #globaldev? #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:55:38
  5. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @unfoundation #Youth can volunteer at home & abroad: their passion, energy, commitment r vital @UNVolunteers #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:17:57
  6. rorymccourt
    Rory McCourt@rorymccourt
    @helencarkundp What can young ppl in developed countries like NZ do to promote rights of #HIV+ communities? #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:30:53
  7. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @rorymccourt advocate non-discrimination & outreach 2 & rights of all marginalised groups; raise awareness of general risk @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:35:55
  8. HACEYHealth
    HACEY@HACEYHealth
    Young people still engage in risky behaviors despite being #HIV aware?. Hw do we pass d message more effectively? @HelenClarkUNDP #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:57:14
  9. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @HACEYHealth Critical 2 engage wth #youth on #HIV 2 ensure awareness of risk. @UNAIDS crowdsourcing shld inform effective strategy #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:16:00
  10. felipetsukuba
    Felipe Sandoval, MPH@felipetsukuba
    If awareness is a fundamental point in HIV prevention, how to deal with power groups that prefer ignorance, like religious ones #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:54:35
  11. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @felipetsukuba Need to keep reaching out 2 all opinion leaders on #HIV. Role of religious leaders is critical. @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:18:58
  12. What are some of the challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS? What should be our priorities in addressing them? Read a selection of #undpchat tweets here:
  13. cherry_pez123
    Cherry@cherry_pez123
    @UNDP Many people living with HIV don't get early treatment bc of the price charged by pharmaceuticals, how can we change this? #undpchat
    Mon, Jul 16 2012 20:48:20
  14. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @cherry_pez123 Prices are falling, but people need universal access. @globalfundnews helps a lot. Govts must prioritise too. #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:56:09
  15. Iva_Jovovic
    Iva Jovovic@Iva_Jovovic
    @HelenClarkUNDP #undpchat How to make govts prioritize HIV in these times of crisis ?
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:58:15
  16. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @Iva_Jovovic Much more cost effective to prevent than to face costs of #HIV which could have been prevented. @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:14:29
  17. Staticflickr
    ·
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 08:59:22
  18. AIDSCommunity
    AIDS Community@AIDSCommunity
    @HelenClarkUNDP With treatment as prevention gaining strength is there a change in #HIV and #Development agenda #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:57:00
  19. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @AIDSCommunity Prevention always 1st & best option, but universal access to #HIV treatment also vital. @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:16:56
  20. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @richardhills777 Stigma & discrimination can persist even where laws & response re #HIV are good. See new @HIVLawCom report. #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:48:27
  21. UNDPhr
    UNDP Croatia@UNDPhr
    @HIVLawCom @HelenClarkUNDP How do we make sure that AIDS-related investments are smart and produce results for people?
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 05:28:28
  22. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @UNDPhr Each investment needs to be country specific - addressing the specific features of risk and the epidemic in each country. #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:40:17
  23. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @boxlesshorizons Organisations based in affected communities are closest 2 #HIV issues & best placed to help address them. @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:04:31
  24. scarletalliance
    Scarlet Alliance@scarletalliance
    #UNDPchat Given that decriminalisation is the best legal framework for #sexworker health outcomes should it be introduced everywhere?
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 06:47:47
  25. HelenClarkUNDP
    Helen Clark@HelenClarkUNDP
    @scarletalliance see @HIVLawCom report on #sexworker issues. My own country decriminalised. @UNAIDS #undpchat
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 07:08:03

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