Written question asked by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 May 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 24 May 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

UNAIDS: Finance

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what consultation they have had with (1) community and civil society organisations, (2) UNAIDS Programme Committee Members, and (3) other donors, about the proposal to reduce their funding to UNAIDS.

Answer: HMG has communicated with UNAIDS as well as the Programme Coordinating Board on which other donors are represented, regarding UNAID's provisional funding allocation for 21/22. The UK regularly consults with civil society organisations, and shares their determination in advocating for the rights and needs of the most marginalised groups affected by HIV. The UK remains committed to addressing HIV and AIDS through our commitments to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria, and our work in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). We remain committed to a strong UNAIDS, and are fully engaged in the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board.

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