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Cross Red Crescent commits to shared vision of good practice in responding
to HIV/AIDS 1 December 2004 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies joined over 160 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from around the world in signing up to a code of practice for those responding to HIV/AIDS. The document, Renewing Our Voice: Code of Good Practice for NGOs Responding to HIV/AIDS, was launched today as part of a World AIDS Day event hosted by 13 organisations in Geneva. “The global momentum to address the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS is now greater than ever. This has brought fresh hope, but also new challenges. Now, more than ever, it is vital that the plethora of civil society organisations commit to a shared vision of good practice in our programmes and advocacy efforts so we can harness that momentum,” said Markku Niskala, Secretary General of the International Federation. “Over the last 20 years research and practice have generated an impressive body of knowledge about how to respond effectively. But we are at a critical crossroads. We must ensure that resources are allocated to programmes that are grounded in the evidence of what works,” Niskala added. He said the proliferation of NGOs involved in responding to HIV/AIDS had led to a fragmentation and dilution of their voice, and had sometimes come at the expense of accountability and quality programming. This is the main reason the International Federation agreed to host the project to develop the code. “By outlining the principles and evidence base that underscore successful HIV/AIDS work by civil society, the code supports NGOs to improve the quality and cohesiveness of our work and strengthen our accountability to partners and communities. Implementing the code in our work is an opportunity to do just that,” Bernard Gardiner, Manager of the Federation’s Global AIDS Programme, explained. A diverse range of NGOs have signed on to the Code, among them organisations of people living with HIV/AIDS; faith-based organisations; humanitarian and development NGOs that are now are adapting their programmes to respond more effectively to the challenges of HIV/AIDS; and sexual and reproductive health NGOs integrating HIV/AIDS within their work. “The diverse range of signatory NGOs bodes well for the idea that the Code can renew our collective advocacy voice in the HIV/AIDS response,” Gardiner said. “It is hoped that governments and donors will also welcome the contribution of the NGO voice reflected in this Code, as it pushes us all closer to the goal of more effective responses to HIV/AIDS.” Further information about the project and the full version of Renewing Our Voice: Code of Good Practice for NGOs Responding to HIV/AIDS are available online. Direct link: www.ifrc.org/what/health/hivaids/code/ The NGO HIV/AIDS Code of Practice Project is a joint initiative of ActionAid International • CARE USA • Global Health Council • GNP+ • Grupo Pela Vidda • Hong Kong AIDS Foundation • ICASO • International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies • International Harm Reduction Association • International HIV/AIDS Alliance • World Council of Churches. The Project has been hosted by the International Federation. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Roy Probert, Information Officer Tel. + 41 22 730 4296 /+41 79 217 33 86 Duty phone Tel. + 41 79 416 38 81 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 178 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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