Very concerned by HIV epidemics. Sertile injecting equipment a major issue we address. We need to reduce transmission among idu’s. UK wants evidence based treatment. Providing opiate treatment, needle syringe programs and A.R.T are key. Countries who have used these interventions have brought infections near to zero. We want much more of this.
We also want to focus on recovery as way of tackling drug use
We want a public health approach to injecting drug users,sex workers and Men who have sex with men
It is vital to recognise civil society to achieve this role. We support UNODC support of NGO
The launch of Youth Inititive is a great idea.
International human rights obligations are vital.
We monitor all our work in this field. We encrouage all mechanisms to promote human rights