The review and reporting process for the 2010 UNGASS is underway. National UNGASS Progress Reports are due on 31 March 2010. Consultation with civil society and participation from community organisations are vital elements of this process.

We introduced a dedicated column on UNGASS at this website where we share related news/updates and resources. An important feature of this column is the series of advocacy tools released by APCASO (titled “2010 UNGASS. Action for Civil Society”) and ICASO (“AIDS Advocacy Alert”).

These advocacy tools contain useful information and actionable suggestions for community organisations, and are available in several major languages. At APCASO’s website, these tools will be available in English, Chinese and Bahasa. (ICASO’s “AIDS Advocacy Alert” has additional versions in French, Spanish, Russian at http://www.icaso.org