Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General from 2007 to 2012
Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has appointed Asha-Rose Migiro as his Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. “Ms Migiro’s experience in responding to AIDS as UN Deputy Secretary General, combined with her many years as an advocate for health and social justice in Africa, make her uniquely qualified for this important role,” said Mr Ban. Ms Migiro served as the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General from 2007 to 2012. In that role, she was integrally involved in promoting the AIDS response globally and within Africa, with special emphasis on reducing the vulnerability of women and girls and ensuring the rights of people living with HIV.
“I am honoured to accept this appointment at this crucial moment in the African AIDS response,” said Ms Migiro. “A decade ago, HIV in Africa was almost entirely an epidemic of despair. Today, we celebrate progress against AIDS that we never thought possible. Now is the time to take our efforts to a new level––I am committed to the Secretary-General’s vision that the beginning of the end of AIDS in Africa starts now.” Ms Migiro served as Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from 2006 to 2007—the first woman to hold that position since the country’s independence.
She was previously the Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children for five years. Prior to Government service, she pursued a career in academia, and, served as a member of Tanzania’s Law Reform Commission in 1997 and as a member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in 2000. “I look forward to working closely with Ms Migiro in helping African countries reduce their AIDS dependency and provide universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. “Her experience and leadership will promote African ownership of the AIDS response at the highest levels and reduce the inequities of people affected by AIDS in the continent.” Africa remains the continent most affected by HIV. In 2010, about 68% of all people living with HIV resided in sub-Saharan Africa. The region also accounted for 70% of all new HIV infections worldwide.
Its something to be proud of this hard working Tanzania lady,she managed to buy a house in US during her previous post and with this new one we dont know what she ll buy next.A farm in South Africa?A yatch in Bahamas?
ReplyDeleteAll the best your Excellence Madam Asha Rose Migiro, your examplary and firm leaderhip is a great encourament to most of us, we are always by your side in support and very much proud of you. We wish you all the besy in your new job. Kila la kheri.
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NAMTAKIA KHERI MADAM ASHA ROSE MIGIRO LAKIN AJIULIZE JE KILA SIKU SISI WAAFRICA NDO TUNA AIDS/HIV kwa nini wasi mpe cheo kinginecho kumbuka huku alikotoka kuna AIDS/HIV kubwa sana na hawatangazi kila kukicha nchi za kiafrica ndo kuna maradhi haya na umasikini COME ON GUYS, Its about time tufunguke sio tu kupokea madaraka ya kuzalilika kwani wanavyokuja huku kwetu si wana ishai kama MALKIA NA MFALME.
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Huyo anon wa kwanza anajaribu ku-sarcastic, wivu wa chuki haujawahi kumfikisha mtu mahali popote na huo ulionao ni wivu wa chuki sio wamaendeleo, kununua nyumba moja NY wewe umeona maya? Kwa uwezo na wadhifa aliokuwa nao huyu mama nini nyumba moja hata kumi na moja angeweza kuwa nazo hapa NY anazipangisha tu mngemfanya nini? Na hahitaji kuwa na wadhifa mwingine kununua yatch bahamas, she can buy one now if she so desires, lakini si mpenda makuu ananunua vitu kwa kutokana na mahitaji yake si kwa kufurahisha watu na mpaka sasa anaishi maisha yake yale yale aliokuwa akiishi kama mwalimu wa chuo kikuu pia hilo mnataka msema.......acheni hizo Muogopeni Mungu.
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Hongera sana Dr. Asha Rose Migiro. Mafanikio uliyopata ni kutokana na juhudi na utendaji bora wa kazi ndo maana boss wako Ban Ki Moon ametambua hilo na kukupa wadhifa mwingine. Hakika lazima waTanzania tujivune kwani kuna mataifa mengine tena makubwa sana lakini hayajafanikiwa kufikia hatua hii, bali sisi tunapeta tu kwa kuwa na watu mahiri kama dada Asha Rose. Hongera dada unastahili dhamana hii hata na zaidi kwa hiyo wewe zidi kusonga mbele usirudi nyuma kamwe.
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