January 18, 2018 – CDF through its GF HIV Program and partners  met with Ombudsperson for the purpose of informing them about the Global Fund program in Kosovo, managed by CDF, about PAG’s scope of work supported by the GF grant, as well as to discuss issues of stigma and discrimination related to HIV and AIDS.

The participants of the meeting were: HIV Program Manger of CDF, Dr. Deva; Legal Expert of CDF, Ms. Ahmetaj; Executive Director of CSGD, Mr. Nuhiu; and Ms. Ajdini of NGO INTEGRA, whereas from the Ombudsperson: Mr. Jashari and Ms. Sinani Lulaj.

Both parties discussed the possibilities and opportunities for support of human rights related issues within their mandate and the removal of legal barriers to ensure better access to prevention and treatment services.

CDF is the main recipient of Global Fund for the Programs of HIV and TB since 2011 in Kosovo.