UNAIDS
Semini Iris has a extensive background in health economics and policy, with experiences in various organizations such as UNAIDS, The World Bank, and Ministry of Health Albania. Semini holds a Graduate University Degree in Economics and Management from the University of Tirana, and has completed post-graduate certifications in Field Epidemiology and Health Economics from various prestigious institutions. Currently, Semini serves as the Manager for Country and Regional Impact at UNAIDS, focusing on equitable financing practices in the HIV response.
UNAIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.