NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA 19 - 23 March (Conf. A) / 9 - 13 April (Conf. B) NMUN•NY nmun.org/nmun_ny.html JOINT UN PROGRAMME ON HIV/AIDS BACKGROUND GUIDE 2017 Written by: Patrick Sandmann, Lauren Kiser, and Bandelio Delgado Salas NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS © 2016 NCCA/NMUN THE 2017 NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION 19–23 March (Conference A) & 9 -13 April (Conference B) • www.nmun.org Dear Delegates, Welcome to the 2017 National Model United Nations New York Conference (NMUN•NY)! We are pleased to introduce you to our committee, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This year’s staff is: Directors Patrick Sandmann (Conference A) and Lauren Kiser (Conference B). Patrick completed his B.Sc. in European Business Administration in 2013 and a Master of Science in Management in 2015, and he is currently working towards his second Master’s degree in European Politics. He works at a consultancy firm in Munich, Germany. This will be his third year on staff, and he is excited to return to NMUN•NY. Lauren received a double degree, a B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations and a B.A. in International Economics, from Texas Christian University in 2013. She received her Master of Arts in 2016 from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration. This is her second year on staff and she is looking forward to returning to NMUN•NY. The topics under discussion for UNAIDS are: I. Ensuring HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment During Humanitarian Crises II. Addressing the Needs of Ageing Populations Living with HIV/AIDS III. Mitigating the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Economic Development UNAIDS is the primary organization within the United Nations system tasked with coordinating the efforts of the international community’s response to HIV/AIDS. The work of UNAIDS is primarily normative and is achieved through supporting its cosponsors on policy formation, strategic planning, research and development, and advocacy. In addition, UNAIDS assists Member States in their formation of National Strategic Plans to address the treatment, coordination, and monitoring of HIV/AIDS. In order to accurately simulate the committee, it is crucial that delegates understand how UNAIDS functions in order to fulfill its mandate. This Background Guide serves as an introduction to the topics for this committee. However, it is not intended to replace individual research. We encourage you to explore your Member State’s policies in depth and use the Annotated Bibliography and Bibliography to further your knowledge on these topics. In preparation for the Conference, each delegation will submit a Position Paper by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on 1 March 2017 in accordance with the guidelines in the Position Paper Guide and the NMUN•NY Position Papers website. Two essential resources for your preparation are the Delegate Preparation Guide and the NMUN Rules of Procedure available to download from the NMUN website. The Delegate Preparation Guide explains each step in the delegate process, from pre- Conference research to the committee debate and resolution drafting processes. The NMUN Rules of Procedure include the long and short form of the rules, as well as an explanatory narrative and example script of the flow of procedure. In tandem, these documents thus serve as essential instruments in preparing for the Conference and as a reference during committee sessions. Please take note of information in the Delegate Preparation Guide on plagiarism and the prohibition of pre-written working papers and resolutions. Additionally, please review the NMUN Policies and Codes of Conduct on the NMUN website regarding the Conference dress code; awards philosophy and evaluation method; and codes of conduct for delegates, faculty, and guests regarding diplomacy and professionalism. Importantly, any instances of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability will not be tolerated. Adherence to these policies is mandatory. If you have any questions concerning your preparation for the committee or the Conference itself, please contact the Under- Secretaries-General for the ECOSOC Department, Tsesa Monaghan (Conference A) and Dominika Ziemczonek (Conference B), at [email protected]. We wish you all the best in your preparations and look forward to seeing you at the Conference! Sincerely, Conference A Conference B Patrick Sandmann, Director Lauren Kiser, Director NCCA/NMUN is a non-governmental organization associated with the UN Department of Public Information, a UN Academic Impact Member, and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the United States. Table of Contents United Nations System at NMUN•NY ........................................................................................................................ 3 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Committee Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Governance, Structure, and Membership .................................................................................................................. 6 Mandate, Functions, and Powers .............................................................................................................................. 7 Recent Sessions and Current Priorities ..................................................................................................................... 8 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Annotated Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 I. Ensuring HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment During Humanitarian Crises ............................................... 12 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 International and Regional Framework .................................................................................................................. 13 Role of the International System............................................................................................................................. 14 Treating People Living with HIV During Crises .................................................................................................... 15 Mitigating Emergency-Related Impacts on People Living with HIV ..................................................................... 16 Addressing Vulnerability to HIV Transmission and Infection ............................................................................... 17 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Further Research ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 Annotated Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 II. Addressing the Needs of Ageing Populations Living with HIV/AIDS ............................................................. 26 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 International and Regional Framework .................................................................................................................. 26 Role of the International System............................................................................................................................. 27 HIV Prevention Services for Adults over 50 .......................................................................................................... 28 Providing Effective Treatment for People over the Age of 50 ............................................................................... 29 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Further Research ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 Annotated Bibliography .........................................................................................................................................