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Civil Society Organizations - also known as non-governmental organizations - are critical actors in the advancement of universal values around human rights, the environment, labour standards and anti-corruption. As global market integration has advanced, their role has gained particular importance in aligning economic activities with social and environmental priorities. Civil society organizations have been an integral part of the Global Compact since its creation. Their perspectives, expertise and partnership-building capabilities are indispensable in the evolution and impact of the Global Compact. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have an important role to play in spearheading the community response against HIV/AIDS as clearly stipulated in the National Multisectoral Strategic Framework (2003-2007 & 2008-2012). The Non Government Organisations (NGOs), Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in particular, can mobilise, empower and support communities to respond effectively to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
On 31st December 1999, His Excellency President William Mkapa announced that HIV/AIDS was now a National Disaster and urged the government, religious leaders, and political leaders including CSOs to take new measures to awaken the nation to fight HIV/AIDS. This means that Everyone must ask what they have done to make a positive contribution in fighting the pandemic and if they could do more and On 30th December 2005, His Excellency President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, on inaugurating the fourth phase Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania stressed the importance of prevention by saying "HIV/AIDS pandemic has adversely affected the government delivery of services and it has decimated the national human resource base". Almost every Tanzanian now knows about HIV/AIDS, its effect and the means to protect oneself from infection. Yet, too many people do not yet comprehend the gravity of the situation and more public education and sensitization need to be provided.
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