CHAA was accredited as one of only 14 organisations in the UK to attend the High level meeting on AIDS in New York in June 2008.

CHAA executive member, Steve Fouch, attended on behalf of CHAA

The 2008 high-level meeting on AIDS took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 10 - 11 June. It reviewed progress made in implementing the 2001 Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the 2006 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS.

Ahead of the high-level meeting, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon submitted a comprehensive and analytical report for consideration by Member States. The  Report was based on national reports that Member States were requested to submit to UNAIDS by 31 January 2008.

The organizational arrangements for the high-level meeting are outlined in a resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2007.

The high-level meeting provided an important forum for various stakeholders, including government representatives and accredited civil society participants. Discussions focussed on the progress made, challenges remaining and sustainable ways to overcome them.