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Statement on HIV/AIDS and Women

by Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab

View this important statement on HIV-AIDS and Women by Dr.Theo-Ben Gurirab of the Republic of Namibia. Dr. Gurirab, who was serving as the President of the 54th United Nations General Assembly, spoke at the "Public-Private Partnerships for Women's Health Leadership Awards Dinner sponsored by the Global Alliance for Women's Health," 7 June 2000.

Video Clips

• Section 1 (4.18 MB)
• Section 2 (6.82 MB)
• Section 3 (6.18 MB)

For the full text of Dr. Gurirab's statement, see "Leadership Awards for Advancing Women's Health" (pdf)