Security develops from within societies. If we want to prevent violent conflict, we need a comprehensive, equitable and inclusive approach to development. A culture of prevention needs to permeate our work. Security, empowerment and opportunity must be recognized as key to freedom from poverty - just as freedom from poverty is key to security. Communities that are riven apart by disease are weak communities.
Weak communities are subject to strife.
Beating back AIDS in Africa will support a culture of peace. Third, we will be judged on whether the international community can face up to global challenges . AIDS is a global issue. It forces us to bring all our understanding together - of security, health, economics, social and cultural change. It forces us to bring all actors together - from developed and developing countries, communities and governments, business and NGOs, science, faith and civil society.