On World AIDS Day, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Suriname joins the global call to accelerate the fight against HIV and ensure that no one is left behind.

Although Suriname has made progress in recent years in improving access to prevention, testing, and treatment, recent national data indicate that certain groups are still disproportionately affected. Key populations, including sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender people, and migrants, face structural barriers to accessing HIV services—ranging from stigma to limited social and economic opportunities.

Progress and Challenges

Through joint efforts by the government, civil society organizations, health workers, and international partners, significant steps have been taken. The availability of antiretroviral therapy, community-led testing, and expanded prevention services have made a tangible impact. Nevertheless, addressing stigma, promoting early detection, and strengthening data-driven decision-making remain critical priorities.

Role of CCM Suriname

As the national oversight structure for Global Fund financing, CCM Suriname works to connect partners, ensure transparency, and support interventions that respond to the country’s needs. Since 2009, CCM has collaborated closely with the government, development partners, and local organizations to implement innovative prevention and testing programs, strengthen community engagement, and address socio-economic and gender-related barriers.

Call for Collective Action

World AIDS Day is a moment for reflection, solidarity, and urgency. CCM Suriname calls on all national partners to continue investing in:
• Accessible, stigma-free HIV services
• Early and voluntary testing strategies, including community-based testing
• Innovative prevention methods such as PrEP and digital interventions
• Meaningful participation of key populations
• Protection of human rights and gender equality in the HIV response.

“Ending AIDS as a public health threat in Suriname is achievable, but only if we continue to collaborate, invest, and listen to the communities most affected.” - CCM Suriname.

About CCM Suriname

The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Suriname is a multisectoral body that supports and monitors Global Fund–financed programs for HIV, TB, and malaria. The platform includes representatives from various sectors, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, youth organizations, key populations, and development partners. CCM promotes transparency, participation, and collaboration among these stakeholders, in line with national strategies and the implementers of HIV and malaria programs.

CCM currently consists of 19 members from different sectors: Daniela Rosario (Chair), Vergey Miles (Vice-Chair), Norville Burleson (Board Member), Rachel Eersel, Indira Ramdin, Renuka Bharos, Ulrich Weerwind, Marisca Leter, Kenneth van Emden, Denise Car, Denise Warnert, Marten Colom, Euredice Irving, Els Dams, Sheila Kort, Yafflo Ouattara, Ye Min Htet, Richard Amenyah, and Rodrigue Nze-Eyo’o.

UNDP supports CCM Suriname by facilitating the CCM Secretariat with the daily operations.