1. Jay Mulucha speaking at the AIDS 2024 opening ceremony
Jay is a Ugandan trans man, human rights activist, and Executive Director of Fem Alliance Uganda. You can watch parts of his speech here.
2. Jemma Samiptol read the Global Trans Declaration at the AIDS 2024 opening ceremony
Prior to the Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference 2024, trans and gender diverse activists from around the world united to craft this powerful declaration which highlights the challenges facing our trans and gender diverse communities and amplifies our voices globally. You can read and sign the declaration here.
You can watch Jemma Samitpol, Clinic Supervisor at Tangerine Clinic, Bangkok, reading the declaration here.
3. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco visited GATE at the Global Village
GATE welcomed Winnie Bouman, UNAIDS Executive Director, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco and Birgit Poniatowski, IAS Executive Director at the Global Village, presenting some of the challenges of trans and gender diverse communities and how we work in advancing equality for all.
4. Trans-only-led sessions & Trans panelists as experts
At least two trans-only-led sessions were presented at AIDS 2024. Many more trans leaders were invited speakers at the AIDS 2024 Conference, presenting their work as health experts.
- Trans Men in the Global HIV Response
- Transforming HIV care for trans and gender diverse communities
- Empowering key populations through social enterprises/
- Addressing HIV crises among trans communities in Latin America
- Call for decriminalization and reshaping funding
5. Manisha Dhakal received the Elizabeth Tailor Human Rights Award
Manisha Dhakal, Executive Director of Blue Diamond Society received the Elizabeth Tailor Human Rights Award, recognizing her effort in achieving major breakthroughs and her exceptional courage for human rights in the HIV field.
