HIV

AIDS 2020: Virtual – A supporting statement from the international civil society partners

As Civil Society partners of AIDS 2020, GATE, ICASO, ICW and IIHAC support the decision of the IAS, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to host the 23rd International AIDS Conference virtually.

World AIDS Day 2019 – Communities Make The Difference

On December 1st we commemorate World AIDS Day, to raise awareness around HIV and to remember and honor those who have died of AIDS-related illnesses. The theme for this year is Communities Make The Difference.

Joint Statement: Selection of UNAIDS Executive Director

The HIV epidemic is far from over and the relevance, leadership and guidance of UNAIDS is ever more critical. ICASO and GATE recognize that a strong and effective UNAIDS is needed to ensure that HIV continues to be a global development priority and that sufficient resources are allocated to end the epidemic.

“Perspectives” of transgender women, delivered by cisgender scientists and researchers?

At the IAS 2019 Conference, one of the most disingenuous panels was the session titled “Perspectives of transgender women on HIV prevention and care”, featuring the voice of only one trans woman.