UN AIDS Papua New Guinea

03/09/2025

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres, arrived in Papua New Guinea for his official fpur-day visit.

This marks a historic occasion, as it is the first time a sitting UN Secretary-General has visited the country since it joined the UN in 1975.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/5900

03/09/2025

The UN Secretary-General has landed!

Yesterday, the United Nations in Papua New Guinea had the honour of joining the Government of Papua New Guinea in welcoming the UN Secretary-General, H.E. António Guterres, to the country.

During his 4-day visit of solidarity, the Secretary-General will address the Parliament of Papua New Guinwa and observe the UN's climate and peacebuilding work in the country. This marks the first time ever that a UN Secretary-General has visited Papua New Guinea.

The Secretary-General was welcomed at Jacksons International Airport by the Deputy Prime Minister's, Hon
John Rosso; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko; the UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Richard Howard and other high ranking representatives of the Government.

The Secretary-General also received a warm traditional welcome by the traditional land owners of Port Moresby, the Motu and Koitabi people, followed by a Guard of Honour Parade by the PNG Defence Force.

Please join us in wishing a warm PNG welcome to the Secretary-General!

United Nations in Papua New Guinea

04/08/2025

29/07/2025

14/07/2025

Ending AIDS is one of the most achievable and cost-effective goals in global health.

Peter Sands, Executive Director of The Global Fund, writes in Forbes that the choice is clear: Invest now to finish the fight, or pay the human and economic price for decades to come.

The world is on the verge of ending the AIDS epidemic and delivering the first generation free from its threat.

The tools exist. The data is clear. What’s needed now is the commitment to turn this opportunity into reality.

Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersands/2025/07/09/the-first-generation-without-aids-is-within-reach-if-we-refuse-to-settle/