United Nations Security Council Resolution 1308
| UN Security Council Resolution 1308 | |
|---|---|
Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa: darker colours indicate a higher rate of infection | |
| Date | 17 July 2000 |
| Meeting no. | 4,172 |
| Code | S/RES/1308 (Document) |
| Subject | The responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security: HIV/AIDS and international peacekeeping operations |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council resolution 1308 is a United Nation Security Council resolution that was adopted unanimously on 17 July 2000. It was the first resolution of the Security Cuncil to address the impact of HIV/AIDS worldwide. The Security Council asked countries to consider voluntary HIV/AIDS testing and counselling for troops deployed in peacekeeping operations.
Speaking after the unanimous adoption of the United States-sponsored resolution, the American ambassador Richard Holbrooke thanked Security Council members for the "unprecedented resolution on a health issue–the first in the history of the Security Council."