The HIV/AIDS Core Theme Group is in a position to determine the appropriate mechanisms for oversight and accountability of individual members of the AIDS Team, and provide rapid decision-making and resolution of disputes or other impediments to effective functioning of the Theme Group.

• Jointly review of implementation of HIV/AIDS activities by the Cosponsors.
• Coordinate and jointly programme HIV/AIDS activities among UNTG members within the
context of the national strategic plan.
• Ensure that UNAIDS policies and programme guidance are applied by the UNTG members and
are promoted with other partners in the country.
• Share information in HIV/AIDS activities undertaken or supported by the members.
• Promote political commitment, multisectoral involvement and appropriate policies including
human rights policies, with the counterparts of the UNTG members.
• Assist the government in organizing periodic coordinated resource-mobilization exercise
(round-tables) in support of the National Operational Plan.
• Review and coordinate national partners to the Cosponsors for technical or financial support.

HIV/AIDS Theme Group Members:

Michel Tailhades, Chair, WHO

Tatiana Shoumilina, UNAIDS

Mahboob Shareef, UNICEF

James Callahan, UNODC

Loup Brefort, World Bank