“Universal access” is a phrase that dominates the current global HIV and AIDS policy environment. It means access for all people all over the world to education and counselling, multi-sectoral care and support services, and health services, including medicines, that will:
Some would argue that though much progress has been gained, the campaign for universal access is now confronting some of the greatest barriers to progress that it has ever faced. In 25 years of fighting AIDS there have been substantial gains but never have these gains been won without a struggle. No matter that projected death tolls numbering in the millions stretch far into the future, a sense of AIDS fatigue and complacency is on the rise. This despite the fact that AIDS continues to surge forward in Africa which remains hardest hit, but also in Western capitols, Russia and in Asia.
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This document represents a start to making a roadmap on campaigning for universal access until 2010. Our hope is that by helping create shared understanding of the campaigning challenges and opportunities ahead we are making a contribution to shared action. Much of the document is incomplete so if you have any information, please share it.