UNAIDS - 19 November 2009

The order rewards merit and service to the state or Prince of Monaco and is one of the country's most prestigious distinctions.

The medal was awarded in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie.

Expressing his appreciation for the award, Mr Sidibe emphasized the importance of Monaco's efforts in the response to the AIDS epidemic, noting Monaco's financial contribution to the response in priority countries Madagascar and Burundi and the personal commitment of the royal family.

Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie, Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS, has been working with the organization since 2006 focusing on HIV prevention and raising awareness on the impact of discrimination against people living with HIV.

Mr Sidibe praised the leadership of Her Serene Highness in her work to increase the visibility of issues related to AIDS.

During his last visit to the country in May 2009, Mr Sidibe renewed the existing funding agreement between UNAIDS and Monaco until 2011.

Resources:

Related information:

UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassadors - http://www.unaids.org/en/Partnerships/Advocacy+partners/SpecRep/d efault.asp

Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie, Monaco - http://www.unaids.org/en/Partnerships/Advocacy+partners/SpecRep/U NAIDS_SpecialRep_StephanieOfMonaco.asp

Cosponsors:

UNESCO - http://www.unaids.org/en/Cosponsors/UNESCO/default.asp

Press centre:

UNAIDS Executive Director receives prestigious Order of Saint Charles for services to the state of Monaco - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/PressCentre/Pr essReleases/2009/20091119_PS_MonacoAward.asp

Feature stories:

Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS Executive Director visits the Principality of Monaco (29 May 2009) - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/PhotoGal/29052 009_MS_Monacotrip_.asp

UNAIDS and Principality of Monaco commit to strengthened cooperation in AIDS response (29 May 2009) - http://ww2.aegis.org/news/unaids/2009/UN090530.html
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