| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
| The following international institutions
and governing bodies provide general references on HIV/AIDS in the form of
publications or Internet-based resources containing valuable introductory
information on the technical and socio-economic characteristics of the
epidemic. |
| United
Nations Joint Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Tel: +41 22 791 3666 www.unaids.org |
UNAIDS, the Joint UN Program on HIV/AIDS produces a number of useful resources on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and prevention and care. Refer to the UNAIDS website for a wide array of references and annual HIV/AIDS figures. |
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World Health Organization (WHO) Tel: +41 22 791 2111 www.who.int/hiv/en/ |
The WHO provides detailed information on the technical aspects of the epidemic including program guidance on prevention, care, support and treatment, current clinical guidelines, and disease surveillance. |
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International Labor Organization (ILO) Tel: +41 22 799 6111 www.ilo.org |
UNAIDS, the Joint UN Program on HIV/AIDS produces a number of useful resources on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and prevention and care. Refer to the UNAIDS website for a wide array of references and annual HIV/AIDS figures. |
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tel: +1 404 639 3353 www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts.htm |
The CDC is the leading public health agency of the United States federal government. The agency houses detailed information on trends, prevention and treatment protocols, and intervention tools for leaders in business and labor in U.S. based companies and labor organizations. For more information about the CDC's resources for business leaders, refer directly to the Business Response to AIDS website: www.brta-irta.org |
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| BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS |
United Nations Global Compact Tel: +1 212 963 1490 www.unglobalcompact.org |
The Global Compact is a network-oriented organization that promotes corporate leadership around sustainable growth by bringing companies together with UN organizations, international labor organizations and other civil society groups. It aims to contribute to the emergence of shared values and principles, which give a human face to the global market. The compact supports activities around HIV/AIDS by their member companies. |
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International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7467 3600 www.iblf.org |
IBLF is a membership organization working at a global level to promote responsible business practices and sustainable development. They have worked extensively on the business response to HIV/AIDS and produced a joint publication with UNAIDS and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS which is included in the publications section of this website. |
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Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Tel: +1 202 835 1115 www.africacncl.org |
CCA is a membership organization of corporations dedicated to strengthening and facilitating economic and commercial relationships between African and American corporations, organizations and individuals. The CCA task force on HIV/AIDS has investigated how American corporations can best address HIV/AIDS in Africa, the report is available for purchase from the Council. |
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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Tel: +1 617 266 9384 www.globalreporting.org |
GRI is working to elevate corporate responsibility reporting to a level equivalent to financial reporting through development of a generally accepted reporting framework. Participating entities include companies, the United Nations; labor, environmental and human rights groups; accountancy and industry associations; governments. GRI is administering a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop corporate reporting protocol for HIV/AIDS. |
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Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Tel: +1 415 537 0888 www.bsr.org |
BSR is a membership organization that provides resources and services to promote corporate responsibility and help business operate in ways that demonstrate respect for ethical values, people, communities and the environment. They offer members support by providing education and training, research, and technical assistance on corporate responsibility. |
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Business for Human Rights www.business-humanrights.org |
Business for Human Rights is an on-line library providing links to a broad range of materials related to human rights, labor and business from academic institutions, governing bodies and companies. The resource provides useful links with for all sectors on issues pertaining to the workplace including HIV/AIDS, gender and the environment. |
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Business Exchange on AIDS and Development (BEAD) Tel: + 44 (0) 207 404 2027 |
BEAD is a non-governmental organization that brings together representatives from multinational companies, universities, WHO, DFID and the NGO sector. BEAD aims to bring businesses working in developing countries together to enhance communication and help foster an effective response to disease. |
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Academy of Educational Development (AED) Tel: +1 202-884-8000 www.aed.org |
Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), AED is launching the HIV/AIDS Global Workplace Prevention and Education Program in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The four-year program is designed to assist businesses to establish effective and comprehensive workplace HIV/AIDS prevention programs and policies. |
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Tel: +33 1 49 53 28 28 www.iccwbo.org |
The ICC is an international business organization representing business in all sectors throughout the world. Operating within the international trade regime, the ICC sets voluntary rules that govern the conduct of business across borders. The ICC fosters dialogue between business and humanitarian organization leaders. Recent attention has been given to HIV/AIDS in the workplace. |
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Autocluster -Automotive Industry News www.autocluster.com/aids |
This is a virtual portal on HIV/AIDS for the automotive, manufacturing and transport sectors. Autocluster's main concern is to provide information that will assist in strategic planning and will inform on how HIV/AIDS will impact industry in both the immediate future and the longer term. This Internet resource facilitates the exchange of non-competitive information on HIV/AIDS between companies so that managers have a resource on which to draw. |
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| CSR
Data Networks Tel: +44 (0) 207 503 0442 www.csrdatanetworks.com |
CSR Data Networks is an independent organization that brings together like minded business organizations to develop greater communication and provide a confidential environment to discuss shared business challenges and find possible solutions, through sector specific Round Table Discussions. Round Table Discussions are not about showcasing your successes and they are not structured like a conference. We are unique as we provide businesses with an opportunity to discuss CSR issues with organizations that you decide are most important to your business. |
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| HIV/AIDS ORGANIZATIONS |
International AIDS Trust (IAT) Tel: +1 202 544 2778 www.aidstrust.org |
The IAT was established to create strategic opportunities in the public and private sectors to spur leadership, mobilize resources, and promote effective interventions in the fight against AIDS. IAT aims to create opportunity through public education, policy development and promote leadership through partnership and investment. |
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Family Health International (FHI) Tel: +1 919 544 7040 www.fhi.org |
As part of their mission to improve reproductive and family health, FHI is active in HIV/AIDS prevention and care. A number of their publications are useful in the business response to HIV/AIDS and have been included as references on this website. |
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The National AIDS Trust (NAT) Tel: +44 (0) 171 814 6767 www.nat.org.uk |
The NAT works broadly around HIV/AIDS and is active in policy research and campaigning, vaccine development and employment rights for people living with HIV. Their website provides links to a number of useful projects, publications and initiatives in the fight against HIV/AIDS. |
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The International AIDS Economics Network (IAEN) www.iaen.org |
IAEN is an informal group of researchers, policymakers, consultants, and others from various organizations, including NGOs, development agencies, multilaterals and universities. The site focuses on the economics of AIDS in developing countries, and includes information about conferences and general HIV-related news. |
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International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Tel: +44 (0) 171 814 6767 www.icrw.org |
ICRW works to improve the lives of women in poverty through partnerships and policy development in the areas of economic development, equity and human rights. They have active research program in HIV/AIDS focused on HIV-related discrimination and stigma. |
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International HIV/AIDS alliance Tel: +44 (0) 127 371 8900 www.aidsalliance.org |
The Alliance is a leading international NGO supporting communities in developing countries in the global response to AIDS. It was established to help foster partnerships between community based organizations, governments and donors. Some of their publications are useful for increasing understanding of community mobilization and prevention. |
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Funders Concerned About Aids Tel: +1 212 573 5533 www.fcaaids.org |
FCAA mobilizes philanthropic leadership and resources, domestically and internationally, to eradicate the HIV/AIDS pandemic and to address its social and economic consequences. FCAA provides a full range of programs and services for domestic and international grantmakers working on HIV/AIDS exclusively and in a variety of program areas closely related to HIV/AIDS. |
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Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+) Tel: +31 20 423 4114 www.gnpplus.net |
GNP+ aims to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. This is achieved by helping to build the capacity of people with HIV/AIDS on the global, regional and national level through international conferences and lobbying. |
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International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW+) Tel: +44 (0) 207 704 0606 www.icw.org |
The ICW's overall goal is to improve the lives of women with HIV and AIDS throughout the world. The ICW works to ensure that HIV positive women have input at local, national and international levels and are represented in decisions, policy-making, service development and research likely to have impact on their lives |
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International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO) Tel: +1 416 340 2437 www.icaso.org |
ICASO is a global network of non-governmental and community-based organizations. ICASO works to mobilize communities and their organizations to participate in the response to HIV/AIDS and advocates the needs and concerns of communities and their organizations. |
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National AIDS Manual (NAM) www.nam.org.uk |
This is a virtual portal on HIV/AIDS for the automotive, manufacturing and transport sectors. Autocluster's main concern is to provide information that will assist in strategic planning and will inform on how HIV/AIDS will impact industry in both the immediate future and the longer term. This Internet resource facilitates the exchange of non-competitive information on HIV/AIDS between companies so that managers have a resource on which to draw. |
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The Body www.thebody.com |
The body is an HIV/AIDS website with valuable treatment and prevention resources including online doctors, an interactive prevention section and over 40,000 documents on a wide assortment of HIV-related subjects. |
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AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) www.aegis.com |
AEGIS is an on-line resource center offering extensive information on HIV related news including, current political developments and clinical information. |
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JAMA HIV/AIDS resource center www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv |
The JAMA HIV/AIDS Resource Center is an on-line resource for physicians and other health professionals interested in keeping up to date with treatment guidelines and the latest developments in HIV/AIDS scientific research. |
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HealthLinks www.healthlinks.net |
The website is a free service for healthcare professionals and consumers. It assists in the identification of locating medical and healthcare information, products, resources, services and practitioners on the Internet. |
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Medecens Sans Frontieres (MSF) www.msf.org |
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries. They have done extensive work in HIV/AIDS as a part of their Access to Essential Medicines campaign. |
