The Secretary-General has strengthened partnerships with civil society, the private sector and others outside of
government whose strengths complement those of the UN. He has called for a "Global Compact" to encourage
businesses to respect standards relating to the environment, employment laws and human rights. In April, 2000, he
issued a report on the UN's role in the 21st century, outlining actions needed to end poverty and inequality, improve
education, cut HIV/AIDS, safeguard the environment and protect peoples from violence. The report formed the basis
of the Millennium Declarations adopted by national leaders attending the UN Millennium Summit that September.
Calling the HIV/AIDS epidemic his "personal priority", the Secretary- General issued a "Call to Action" in April, 2001,
proposing the establishment of a Global AIDS and Health Fund, which has since received some $ 1.5 billion in pledges
and contributions.
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