Listen in to today's
#AIDS2020Virtual
Daily Show to watch community members from around the world answer myth-busting questions about living with
#HIV
. Brought to you by
@pluslifemedia
Last month The Duke of Sussex,
@Sentebale
Patron, made a private visit to Sentebale projects in Lesotho – today at
@AIDS_conference
in Amsterdam he will meet youth advocates driving change in the fight to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
#AIDS2018
“When we come together, when we work together, and we uplift one another, no one gets left behind.” The Duke of Sussex and
@Sentebale
Let Youth Lead Advocates encouraging others to share their stories of resilience at
#AIDS2020Virtual
#AIDS2020Resilience
The first Youth Force Daily show is now online! The
@aids2020yf
have been hard at work to make sure youth are part of
#AIDS2020Virtual
. Check out their first daily broadcast to hear the latest in the youth-led response to
#HIV
"We cannot solve the whole problem if we’re only addressing half the situation. If we want to win this fight, if we want to end AIDS once and for all, we must make men part of the solution.” -
@eltonofficial
launching the
@MenStar
initiative at
#AIDS2018
Hear community members from all around the world answer myth busting questions as they share their experiences of everyday life living with
#HIV
in a special “Ask me anything” feature from Monday’s
#AIDS2020Virtual
DAILY show
@pluslifemedia
"There are more than 15 million people still living with HIV, not on treatment. 25% of those don’t know their status. We need to test more, treat more and deploy more prevention strategies. And scale up what we know is working." - President
@BillClinton
at
#AIDS2018
It’s here! Day one of the official
#AIDS2018
conference. We’re looking forward to seeing you throughout the day and this evening at the opening ceremony at 19:30 CET. Tune in live at
The 3rd
#AIDS2020Virtual
“On the Red Sofa” series is now online! Watch International Broadcaster
@JamesChau
speak to Ukrainian Youth Activist Dany Stolbunov from
@Teenergizer
about the importance of youth advocacy in changing the perception of
#HIV
The Vixen, drag queen and contestant on season 10 of
@RuPaulsDragRace
, recently talked to
@AmsterdamYouthForce
about life on
#PrEP
, being in a mixed status relationship with boyfriend who is undetectable, & educating youth on misconceptions of PrEP and U=U
The latest Youth Force Daily show is now online! Tune in to catch a recap of yesterday’s
#AIDS2020Virtual
Global Village and youth-related highlights and hear what’s in store for the day ahead from a range of guest speakers
@aids2020yf
All content from AIDS 2020: Virtual is now available free and on-demand! Explore hundreds of hours of digital content including on-demand sessions, e-posters and global village sessions on your own schedule
#AIDS2020virtual
The health and safeguarding of our community is our highest priority. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, AIDS 2020 will become the first virtual edition of the International AIDS Conference. Read the full statement here:
#AIDS2020Virtual
#HIV
“My idea of
#Resilience
is a form of strength. Not physical strength, but a form of strength you find that if somebody puts you in a corner, you’re able to find your way out of it.” -
@gareththomas14
, 🇬🇧, former Welsh Rugby Captain, Lead of the
@TackleHIV
campaign
@ViiVHC
This week, thousands of people from over 180 countries participated in
#AIDS2020Virtual
to help bring about meaningful progress to the global HIV response. Thank you for taking part in this historic event and joining us on this virtual journey!
In just 4 days’ time over 15,000 people will come together in
#Amsterdam
for the world's largest gathering on
#HIV
and AIDS, featuring 500+ sessions & activities. See you soon!
#AIDS2018
Anddd it's a wrap! Over 15,000 delegates from 160 countries, nearly 500 volunteers and thousands visiting the
#GlobalVillage
. In
@LindaGailBekker
's words, it was "an extraordinarily successful conference". A big THANK YOU for coming on this journey with us. Until next time! 👋🙏
Congratulations to sex worker rights champion Duduzile (Dudu) Dlamini (in centre) for receiving the first-ever Prudence Mabele prize! Named in honour of the trailblazing activist, the US$25,000 Prize is the largest given at an International AIDS Conference
#AIDS2020Virtual
DAILY episode 4 is here! Today Host
@KarlJSchmid
talks to leadership and cast members from the award-winning behavioural change campaign
@MTVShuga
about life during lockdown, the ''Alone Together'' special and more
As we officially kick of AIDS 2020: Virtual today, just a reminder that the official hashtag to use is
#AIDS2020Virtual
. Although we'll do our best to follow
#AIDS2020
as well. This applies across all social media networks. Happy tweeting! 👍
Welcome to day two of
#AIDS2018
pre-conferences! We’re excited to host another action-packed day with over 12 official meetings taking place at the
@RAI_Amsterdam
. Find today’s pre-conference schedule here
“It breaks my heart to think that anyone could be incriminated against for being who they are... we're living in the 21st century, but some times it feels like we’re living in the Middle Ages." -
@eltonofficial
at a session on
#HIV
stigma among key populations.
#AIDS2018
LIVE - The Duke of Sussex and
@eltonofficial
launching new $1B Menstar coalition to help break the
#HIV
cycle through testing & treatment. Tune in here
#AIDS2018
The new Youth Force Daily show is now LIVE, with special guest
@gareththomas14
! Tune in watch
@Yplus_network
’s Moises Maciel from Argentina 🇦🇷 talk to guests from Turkey 🇹🇷, USA 🇺🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Pakistan 🇵🇰, UK 🇬🇧, Honduras 🇭🇳 and Thailand 🇹🇭
@aids2020yf
Registration for
#AIDS2022
is now open! Take part in world's largest gathering on
#HIV
and AIDS in Montreal, Canada, or virtually from 29 July - 2 August 2022
"More than medicine, our weapons are our ideals of freedom, open-mindedness and social inclusion." - Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema welcoming everyone to the
#AIDS2018
#GlobalVillage
opening ceremony in
#Amsterdam
Congratulations to Andrewy Klepikov 🇺🇦 and Tetiana Deshko 🇺🇦 for receiving the Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award for demonstrating exceptional courage in their efforts to advocate for
#HumanRights
in the field of HIV! 👏
#AIDS2022
Less than 24 hours until the 23rd International AIDS Conference officially kicks off! Join us at the world’s largest virtual conference on
#HIV
this week and be part of accelerating progress in the global HIV response. See you soon!
#AIDS2020Virtual
We're excited to announce that anyone can now view over 150 sessions, 2,100 abstracts and 2,400 e-posters from the world's largest conference on
#HIV
and
#AIDS
!
Visit now to access hundreds of hours of free content!
The final
#AID20202Virtual
Youth Force Daily show is now live! Tune in to hear Host Cosima Lenz of the
@EGPAF
Youth Force talk to guests from around the world about some of AIDS 2020: Virtual highlights and how they relate to young people.
@aids2020yf
“Giving me medicine does not mean I am going to take it... We need another component of support and that can only come from family support groups or psycho-social support groups.” - Youth panelist at the
#PassTheMic
special session.
#AIDS2018
Who’s ready to rock day two of the conference? 🙌
#AIDS2018
is off to a successful start after yesterday’s official opening day. Not able to attend physically? Be sure to check out our livestreams 👉
It's been a buzzing day three so far with a strong line-up of some really great science ahead. To start your morning, here's a beautiful shot of a bridge in
#Amsterdam
decorated in red ribbons! 😍
#BreakingBarriersBuildingBridges
#AIDS2018
“We are not on track to end the
#HIV
epidemic.” -
@LSHTM
Director Peter Piot discussing the
#IASLancet
Commission which included recommendations on integrating HIV and global health efforts
#AIDS2018
The opening ceremony of the 22nd International AIDS Conference will take place at 19:30 CEST in Hall 12. The ceremony will also be broadcast live at
#AIDS2018
“Until everyone has access to the best science can offer, until everyone has their full human rights, we will never end this or any future pandemic.” - UNAIDS’
@Winnie_Byanyima
🇺🇳
#AIDS2022
#AIDS2020
scholarship applications close in just over a week on Wednesday, 15 January! The programme is open to everyone with experience in
#HIV
and AIDS who is at least 16. Apply today to take part in the world's largest conference on HIV & AIDS this July
Congratulations to Rose Magala from Uganda 🇺🇬 for being awarded the annual IAS/Abivax Research-for-Cure Academy Fellowship Prize for her continuous engagement in the field of
#HIV
cure! 👏
#AIDS2020Virtual
"I want to say to you from my heart - go forth and keep doing what you do. Let’s come back in a few years with far fewer barriers and many more bridges." -
#AIDS2018
International Chair
@LindaGailBekker
.
“I am angry. We are all angry about the fact that this disease is still rampaging on… but we have to have a dialogue.” -
@ejaf
Founder Sir Elton John on the importance of international collaboration to tackle
#HIV
stigma and discrimination.
#AIDS2020Virtual
📢 Registration for the world’s largest conference on
#HIV
&
#AIDS
, is now open!
#AIDS2024
will take place in
#Munich
🇩🇪 & virtually, from 22-26 July 2024, with pre-conferences on 20-21 July.
Join us!
👉
The response to the
#HIV
and AIDS epidemic is at risk of “dangerous complacency” as urgent change in approach is needed.
@iasociety
and
@TheLancet
publish a new commission with recommendations on how HIV and global health can work together
#IASLancetHIV
Dutch Minister
@SigridKaag
announces a €10m investment for the Robert Carr Network Fund to strengthen the fund's capacity to mobilize, organize and advocate for the rights and services of key populations living with
#HIV
.
We're excited to have artist
@ConchitaWurst
present the opening ceremony keynote address at
#AIDS2018
this month! Be sure to catch Conchita discuss stigma and discrimination at the opening session on Monday, 23 July, at 20:00 CET
Congratulations to WHO’s
@doctorsoumya
for receiving the IAS President's Award for her leadership and excellence as a pioneer at the forefront of the response to HIV and AIDS!
#AIDS2022
“We don’t want celebrities like me, we want f**king politicians to do something.” -
@eltonofficial
at an
#AIDS2018
press conference on elevating the
#HIV
response in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (
#EECA
)
#Botswana
🇧🇼 has become one of the very few countries to surpass the
@UNAIDS
95-95-95 targets!
Botswana Ministry of Health’s Madisa Mine 🇧🇼 presenting the results from a large population-based survey, finding data at 95.1% - 98% - 97.9%.
#AIDS2022
"We need open mindedness about sexuality, about sex and about sexual health. Only then we can empower young people and give them confidence." -
@reinabuijs
of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking on sex rights and education at
#AIDS2018
.
"
#PrEP
is a highly effective modality of prevention that should be paid for by the health system. No doubt." -
@NIAIDNews
Director Anthony S. Fauci
#AIDS2018
BREAKING -
@ViiVHC
and
@MedsPatentPool
announce a new voluntary licensing agreement that will increase access to CAB-LA for HIV
#PrEP
in low-income, lower-middle-income and sub-Saharan African countries.
#AIDS2022
The official opening ceremony of the
#AIDS2018
Global Village is happening at the
#GlobalVillage
main stage tonight at 18:00 CEST! The ceremony and Global Village will be open to public, so come join the celebration
#Amsterdam
🎉
Join us in Hall 12 at 12:30 today for a keynote address by President
@BillClinton
, Founder of the
@ClintonFdn
and 42nd President of the United States. With an introduction by
@UNEnvoyonTB
Eric Goosby. Watch it live here
#AIDS2018
The COVID-19 Conference is less than 24 hours away! As part of
#AIDS2020Virtual
, the FREE virtual conference will kick off tomorrow, 10 July, at 07:30 PDT / 16:30 CEST, and will cover the latest
#COVID19
science, policy and practice. Register:
#COVIDconf
"
#Amsterdam
is a beacon of openness and acceptance in a world that feels more and more consumed by isolation." -
@CharlizeAfrica
at the opening plenary at
#AIDS2018
It's an honour to welcome
@drlaurajwaters
as an
#AIDS2022
featured speaker. Dr Waters is the
#HIV
lead at the Mortimer Market Centre, London & will moderate a symposium on long-acting therapies.
Find out more about Laura Waters & our other speakers now!
“Now we are in the midst of the
#COVID19
pandemic and we are going to need some very creative efforts from around the world and from this country to beat this.” - US Congresswoman
@RepBarbaraLee
speaking with
@SpeakerPelosi
at
#AIDS2020Virtual
And that's a wrap for the
#AIDS
2022 Volunteers!
Thank you for all your hard work and contribution to the success and good spirit of
#AIDS2022
. We appreciate each and every one of you.
Hosted by
@FundHuesped
, the Latina Forum in HIV 2020 pre-conference will feature Latin American & international experts discussing the response to
#HIV
in Latin America, including the impact of
#COVID19
. Chaired by Pedro Cahn 🇦🇷 and
@BrendaCrabtreeR
🇲🇽
🙌 Registration is open for
#AIDS2024
!
Register now to attend the world’s largest conference on
#HIV
&
#AIDS
, taking place in
#Munich
,
#Germany
🇩🇪 & virtually from 22 to 26 July 2024, with pre-conferences on 20 & 21 July!
👉
The
#GlobalVillage
opening ceremony draws to a close with a final dazzling performance by The House of Hopelezz 💃🏽. Thanks everyone for taking part, and welcome to
#AIDS2018
!
Missed an
#AIDS2022
session or want to re-watch your favorite ones?
Conference delegates can access videos on demand now. IAS members will be able to access this content in September and the general public in October. Please stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details.
Women Now! 2018 kicks off today at the Beurs van Berlage in
#Amsterdam
. This three-day
#AIDS2018
Affiliated Independent Event will address critical areas of concern for the equity and equality of women and girls living with
#HIV
. Get involved here
"The health care system must work with young people because we know our bodies best. We need to be able to ask any questions and receive clear honest answers, in a friendly way." -
@teenergizer
Founder
@YPanfilova
.
#AIDS2018
"I’m staying where I am because...of the unfinished fight we have with HIV.”
We're excited to welcome Dr Fauci as an
#AIDS2022
featured speaker! See what he has to say about new HIV treatments & his commitment to a cure in a new
@theAdvocateMag
interview!
“Our diversity is our strength... we are on a path to be an AIDS free generation.” - US House of Representatives
@SpeakerPelosi
reflecting on the progress thus far made in the global HIV response.
#AIDS2020Virtual
“We need to walk the talk and not only hire young people, but also pay them for their time. Money matters, we need to pay young people.” -
@YLabsGlobal
’s Rebecca Hope 🇺🇸
#AIDS2022
#YouthForce
Early registration for
#AIDS2024
is open!
Register today and immerse yourself in the latest science, network with leading experts, and help shape the future of the
#HIV
response in
#Munich
or virtually from 22-26 July:
"Communicating really important health messaging under the guise of entertainment may seem like an unusual paring. Trust me, they are the most perfect bedfellows." -
@georgiaarnold
, Executive Producer at
@MTVShuga
#AIDS2018
#AIDS2024
scholarship applications close in two weeks!
✔️ Find out about priority candidates, eligibility criteria and apply for a scholarship to attend the world’s largest conference on
#HIV
and
#AIDS
!
👉
"I am here because I no longer want to hear the expression ‘populations hard to reach’. There is no such thing.” -
@GATEorg
Director or Programmes Erika Castellanos
#AIDS2020Virtual