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Why is the UN General Assembly having a Special Session on HIV/AIDS now?

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Why is the UN General Assembly having a Special Session on HIV/AIDS now?

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We are exactly 20 years after the first clinical evidence of AIDS was reported. At that time it was seen as a troubling health issue. Today we know that it can affect every aspect of development. It has become a major development crisis.Without a concerted effort from government, civil society, NGOs and the international community we will not be able to address the consequences. The Special Session is about consolidating this awareness and promoting adequate national leadership in the fight against the disease.