UNICEF and Family Health International: Together on HIV and AIDS

Who:
Alan Court, Director of Programme Division, UNICEF
Dr. Albert Siemens, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FHI.

What:
Ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding

When:
Tuesday, 4 September 2007 at 12:00 Noon

Where:
UNICEF House, Danny Kaye Visitors Centre
Three UN Plaza (44th Street between First and Second Avenues)

Why:
UNICEF and Family Health International have agreed to join forces to reach out to more women and children with quality HIV/AIDS programmes within the framework of the global campaign “Unite for children, Unite against AIDS” and the global goal of universal access to services.

The partnership will specifically focus on the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission and pediatric HIV care and treatment with an initial focus in five countries. In addition to the strong country presence of both organizations, UNICEF’s international network and programme implementation knowledge, paired with FHI’s technical competence as well as research and community experience, will strengthen the safety net for women and children impacted by HIV and AIDS globally.