"We have come a long way since health issues were first discussed in thi...

"We have come a long way since health issues were first discussed in this Council. I continue to bring AIDS to the Council's attention on scores of occasions through my reports on sexual and gender-based violence and when we highlight the important contributions of women to peace and security. Whenever AIDS is part of the equation, the United Nations is working to be part of the solution. This began when resolution 1308 was adopted in 2000. Now, UNAIDS, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and a number of governments are training our blue helmets and troops in different countries to make a difference."