The southern Africa region is the epicenter of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic, with a devastating impact on the social, economic, and political stability of the region. The region accounts for almost a third (32%) of all new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths globally, with national adult HIV prevalence rates exceeding 15% in eight of the regions' 10 countries.

The 50 by 15 campaign aims to reduce HIV infection by 50% by 2015.

Members of the Movement have committed to:

• Supporting the 50 by 15 campaign - reducing new infections by 50% by 2010;
• mobilising leaders and communities;
• Speaking the truth to leadership, breaking silences and taboos, and leading meaningful discussions on difficult issues;
• Believing that prevention cannot ignore the need to treat those in need of treatment;
• Committing to building capacity and systems in communities;
• Participating in and contributing to country reviews on National Strategic Plans and the development of prevention plans;
• recognising the need for common and complementary messaging and approaches;
• Working with parliamentary leaders in forwarding prevention; and
• Engaging with development partners to discuss issues of prevention resourcing, long-term indicators for programming and community-derived and driven programming.

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