Global AIDS Policy Partnership

ICYMI: #PEPFAR chief warns waning political will could hurt AIDS fight ➡️ https://ow.ly/lcPv50SKv4l #HIV #AIDS #AIDS2024

An #AIDS2024 reminder: we’re still fighting for a multi-year PEPFAR reauthorization. Advocates are united in the effort to secure a multiyear authorization in 2025. #ProudOfPEPFAR #AIDSFunding

We hope you were able to join us at #AIDS2024 today, where GAPP co-chair Katie Coester presented our poster, “Entering a New Normal: Redefining HIV Advovacy in a Hostile Political Landscape.” Below, review our poster for highlights regarding the campaign that advocates have waged to save #PEPFAR, including the results, lessons learned, and next steps.

Usually, the USG’s reauthorization of #PEPFAR is straightforward. But in the spring of 2023, there was a shift in the political discourse making things far more difficult. Learn how advocates responded at this #AIDS2024 poster session TODAY at noon. #ProudOfPEPFAR

Innovation alone isn’t enough to end AIDS as a public health threat. We need focus & financing from governments & the private sector to take these technologies to scale. #AIDS2024 #PreP #Lenacapavir #cabotegravir

New HIV infections have declined by 39% since 2010. Last year saw the fewest new cases since the late 1980s. A new UNAIDS report stresses that world leaders can fulfill their promise to #endAIDS as a public health threat by 2030 if they work boldly to provide the necessary resources and protect people's rights. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNPXXRjx

The #AIDS2024 conference is officially opened! In the opening ceremony, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, addressed thousands of attendees, including people living with, affected by, and working on HIV and urged political and business leaders to ensure that the work of AIDS is fully resourced, relieve developing countries of debt, ensure global access to the long-acting medication Lenacapavir, and uphold justice. She called on everyone to continue to walk the path of solidarity together, and in urgency to #endAIDS by 2030. Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany announced that Germany is joining UNAIDS’ Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate all Forms of HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination, becoming the third EU country to join this initiative. Day one also saw the launch of UNAIDS' flagship report, "Global AIDS Update: The Urgency of Now, AIDS at a Crossroads." The report revealed that of the 39.9 million people living with HIV globally, 30.7 million (77%) are receiving treatment—a significant public health milestone. Panelists, including Winnie Byanyima, Parliamentary State Secretary Sabine Dittmar, Dr. Sharon Lewin, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, and Friedel Dausab, called for decisive leadership to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Following the report launch, the Eastern Europe and Central Asia press conference presented regional figures showing a 20% increase in new HIV infections since 2010, along with a 34% rise in AIDS-related deaths. These alarming statistics highlights the urgent need for increased efforts in these regions. UNAIDS delegation participated in multiple sessions throughout the day, including the Global Alliance Roadmap to Ending AIDS in Children. A new report released during this session highlighted the urgent need to scale up HIV services. Additionally, at the Robert Carr Fund session, UNAIDS, Pepfar, key populations, and donors discussed sustainable, long-term funding for civil society networks and strategies to counter anti-rights and gender movements in today’s complex political climate. The day was also marked by the launch of the "Youth Next Level," a joint UNAIDS and Y+ Global initiative. This guidance provides practical recommendations to expand HIV youth-led responses at global, regional, and national levels. For ongoing updates, follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/UNAIDS

PrEP, long-term injectables, a trial done on women first! Here’s to incredible innovation in the fight against #HIV. Now, we must bring these technologies to scale to finally end AIDS as a public health threat. #AIDS2024 #CABLA #Lenacapavir

IAVI is hosting a crucial satellite session at #AIDS2024 co-organized with the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. The session, “Ending AIDS as a public health threat: The role of a vaccine in the era of long-acting PrEP,” will address the future of HIV prevention. 🕕 Date & Time: Thursday, 25 July, 18:00 – 19:30 📍 Location: Hall B0b/Channel 5 Despite recent setbacks, significant breakthroughs have shown the potential for an HIV vaccine. This session will gather global experts and community stakeholders to discuss the emerging evidence and the path forward. #HIVPrevention #HIVVaccines #EndAIDS

Donor fatigue. Hostile policies. Political instability. In such a challenging environment, how can #HIV advocates be most effective? Join us at #AIDS2024 Networking Zone as we talk about what's working & what an effective path forward looks like.