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Communities hailed on World AIDS Day
28 February 2020
Caption: UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima with Deputy President David Mabuza at the World AIDS Day event.
At the invitation of the Government of South Africa, the UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, commemorated her first World AIDS Day.
Mr. Mabuza also said he was pleased to be joined by Ms. Byanyima. “She is an activist of note and a distinguished advocate for human rights and development,” he said. “We have no doubt that her vast experience in political leadership and human development will take us forward in the struggle to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.”
In the days prior to the World AIDS Day commemoration, Ms. Byanyima met with political and civil society leaders, women activists, and others to hear their concerns and understand the challenges and opportunities facing South Africa.
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