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Report: FGFJ 15th Anniversary Event
March 29, 2019
FGFJ welcomed more than 130 people at its 15th Anniversary Event,” Our Fight, Our Global Fund, Our Replenishment—Japan and the Global Fund,” which offered an opportunity to look back on the course of the fight with those who have been integrally involved, evaluate where we are now, and what steps we should be taking as we look ahead toward the 6th replenishment of the Global Fund this October.
FGFJ 15th Anniversary Event “Our Fight, Our Global Fund, Our Replenishment—Japan and the Global Fund”
March 20, 2019
The event convenes leading policymakers and experts—including Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands—along with those on the frontlines of the battle with the three deadly diseases, to reflect on the impact that the Global Fund has had, what is unique about its approach, and what now needs to be done to take the next steps to combat these killer diseases.
Dr. Osamu Kunii Speaks at Joint FGFJ Diet Task Force Advisory Board Meeting in Japan
October 27, 2015, Tokyo
Dr. Osamu Kunii speaks at a joint FGFJ Diet Task Force and Advisory Board Meeting during his visit to Japan in October 2015.
Former UNAIDS Chief Peter Piot Participates in Meetings with Diet Members, Community Center in Japan
Tokyo, October 30–31, 2014
Former UNAIDS head Peter Piot met with members of Japan’s Parliamentary Caucus on the Promotion of Human Security and visited a Tokyo community center focused on AIDS prevention.
James Chau akta Community Center Visit
Tokyo, October 25, 2011
James Chau met with key AIDS activists at akta Community Center
Japanese nonprofits donate “whiteband” campaign proceeds to the Global Fund
November 8, 2005
On November 8, a coalition of Japanese nonprofits participating in the Hottokenai, Sekai no Mazushisa anti-poverty campaign announced that it will contribute $250,000 of the proceeds from the sale of white wristbands to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Prime Minister Koizumi announces US$500 million for the Global Fund at FGFJ conference
Tokyo, June 30, 2005
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi urged greater international cooperation in battling the spread of AIDS in Asia and announced that Japan is dramatically raising its commitment to the Global Fund to US$500 million.