A/RES/58/236 Acknowledging that prevention, care, support and treatment for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are mutually reinforcing elements of an effective response and must be integrated in a comprehensive approach to combat the epidemic, Also acknowledging the importance of maintaining an emphasis on prevention measures in countries with low prevalence rates, Recognizing that, while the primary responsibility for responding to HIV/AIDS rests with Governments, the efforts and engagement of all sectors of society are essential to generating an effective response, Reaffirming that the full realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all is an essential element in a global response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and reaffirming also the importance of the elimination of all forms of discrimination against people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, including those most vulnerable, Recognizing that populations destabilized by armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters, including refugees, internally displaced persons and, in particular, women and children, are at increased risk of exposure to HIV infection, Encouraged that civil society, especially organizations representing people living with HIV/AIDS, women, young persons, orphans, faith-based organizations and the private sector, is increasingly involved in national responses to HIV/AIDS, while noting the need for further engagement of these stakeholders at all levels, Acknowledging the efforts of international humanitarian organizations, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in combating the epidemic in the most affected areas of the world, Noting that strengthened political commitment, including at the highest level, as witnessed, inter alia, at the high-level General Assembly meeting on HIV/AIDS, held on 22 September 2003, demonstrates the resolve of Governments and the international community to intensify implementation and cooperation in order to meet the goals and targets contained in the Declaration of Commitment, Noting with appreciation the support for national responses provided by the United Nations system, especially the secretariat of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and Co-sponsors, inter alia, for effective country-led mechanisms, including the mobilization of financial resources, the facilitation and provision of technical assistance and support to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and applicant countries, at every level of the grant-making process, Also noting with appreciation the new strategic direction taken by the Joint Programme after the five-year evaluation of the Programme by its Programme Coordinating Board, encompassing, in particular, a greater focus on national-level processes, continued global leadership and advocacy, and a focus on the gender implications of HIV/AIDS, Encouraged that the United Nations system has made progress towards integrating the consideration of HIV/AIDS in its activities, including addressing HIV/AIDS in the United Nations workplace, the appointment of HIV/AIDS focal points in peacekeeping operations and the work on guidelines for HIV/AIDS in emergency settings, 2