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It’s Unanimous! Senate Votes to Help Haiti
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed, by unanimous consent, the Haiti Recovery Act (S.2961), introduced by Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Richard Lugar (R-IN). The bill addresses the long-term needs that are critical to Haiti’s recovery, particularly its governance and public infrastructure. The bill does 2 specific ... More
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Impressive Results and Projections from the Global Fund
Today, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria released its annual results report, tracking progress in the fight against these three diseases and forecasting future global health progress. According to the report, “The Global Fund 2010: Innovation and Impact,” programs supported by the Global Fund save at least ... More
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Women, Girls and HIV: "We don't want pilots, we need action"
Yesterday, I traveled to New York City to take part in an important event for women and girls around the world. UNAIDS, along with artist and activist Annie Lennox and other prominent leaders, launched the Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV (2010-2014). The plan ... More
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The End of AIDS? ONE's Analysis
As global health advocates, it’s hard to resist feeling hopeful or excited over headlines such as “Aids: is the end in sight?” and “Aids 'could be under control worldwide in five years'”. Indeed, there has been a lot of buzz in recent days over comments made by a growing ... More
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African Shareholders Pledge Resources for the African Development Bank
Today, African governments stepped up to provide more resources for their own development through the African Development Bank. In two weeks, wealthy donor countries like the U.S. will decide if they will follow suit.The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a key player in fueling Africa’s economic ... More
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Where do we stand in the fight against polio?
Though polio cases have been reduced by over 99 percent since 1988, and it is “faded history now” in America, the disease continues to impact poor countries around the world. Here is a look at some of the recent efforts to control and eliminate this devastating disease:As we noted ... More
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Global Fund Report Shows Lifesaving U.S. Investments are Working
ONE today highlighted findings from the Global Fund's 2010 Results Report that demonstrates how U.S. investments fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and child mortality are working, delivering results measured in 3,600 saved lives per day. With continued investments, the report found that landmark global health achievements-such as the virtual elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission and the end of deaths from malaria-are within reach by 2015. MORE
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ONE & Actor Jeremy Piven Encourage YouTube Videomakers to Raise Awareness in Fight Against Extreme Poverty
ONE and actor Jeremy Piven have teamed up for the YouTube Video Volunteers Program to call for video submissions to raise awareness about the fight against global poverty and the results that have been achieved. The deadline to submit video will be March 26th. MORE
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ONE Launches New Campaign to Empower Women in the Fight Against Poverty and Preventable Disease
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2010, ONE launched Women ONE2ONE, a major new campaign designed to save lives and increase opportunities for women who live in extreme poverty. The initiative, which aims to recruit one million people in the coming years, will conduct awareness-raising events and actions during key political moments, push for policies that effectively transform lives and empower members to advocate through online campaigns and social networks. MORE