Responding to the world's most serious development crisis: NDP works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and reduce its impact. As a trusted development partner, and co-sponsor of UNAIDS, it helps countries put HIV/AIDS at the centre of national development and poverty reduction strategies; build national capacity to mobilize all levels of government and civil society for a coordinated and effective response to the epidemic; and protect the rights of people living with AIDS, women, and vulnerable populations. Because HIV/AIDS is a world-wide problem, UNDP supports these national efforts by offering knowledge, resources and best practices from around the world.

Fashion designer joins hands with HIV positive women: An internationally-renowned fashion designer Bibi Russell, UNDP, and Modern Dress Sewing Factory (MDSF), an all-women business subsidiary of the network of people living with HIV in Cambodia jointly launched a new international designer label titled “Bibi for WE”. Under this brand, MDSF will produce and market a range of bags designed by Bibi Russell. Each business under the MDSF is marketed under the common “WE” brand (Women Empowered), with the aim to gain market access for their products and services both locally and internationally.

UNDP’s Response to AIDS: This document provides an overview of UNDP’s response to the AIDS epidemic with examples of action at national level. The document is an overview of UNDP’s work addressing dimensions of AIDS relating to development planning and mainstreaming; governance of AIDS responses; and law, human rights and gender, including sexual minorities.