Michel Sidibé

In an interview with PRI's The World, UNAIDS director Michel Sidibe celebrated successes against the epidemic, but stressed the challenges faced by young women.

Women and girls are a new frontier in the fight against HIV

Development

There’s a lot to celebrate right now in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Mortality rates have been slashed, and for the first time ever, more people are getting treatment than not. But for women and young girls, the news is still grim.

Remembering Elizabeth Taylor

Arts, Culture & Media
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