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Ensure that all recommendations and commitments in the political space of global governance include gender equity as a basic underlying position.
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On 25–27 June 2001, Heads of State and Representatives of Governments met at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) dedicated to HIV/AIDS.
The meeting was a historical landmark, highlighting the fact that in twenty years the HIV/AIDS pandemic has caused untold suffering and death worldwide. At the meeting, Heads of State and Representatives of Governments issued the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. This declaration describes in its preamble (paragraphs 1–36), the extent of the epidemic, the effects it has had, and the ways to combat it. The declaration then states what governments have pledged to do – themselves, with others in international and regional partnerships, and with the support of civil society – to reverse the epidemic.
On 31 May and 1 June 2006, there was organized a high level meeting on the state of UNGASS-AIDS that produced a Political Declaration. There, Governments pledged to achieve Universal Access for treatment and prevention until 2010. The goals still need to be met.
