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💬 Heading into #AIDS2026, let’s #PutPeopleFirst with the words we use:

✅ "People living with HIV"
❌ "HIV infected people"

✅ "HIV acquisition"
❌ "HIV infection"

🌐 Join us in adopting inclusive language: zurl.co/fc0ws

#HIVLanguageMatters

Key dates | AIDS 2026 Key dates for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference  Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates on registration, submissions, scholarships, volunteering and more.

🌅 #IAS2025 is behind us – and now #AIDS2026 is on the horizon!

Join us in July 2026 in #RiodeJaneiro and virtually.

🗓️ Mark your calendar for key dates on registration, abstracts, scholarships and more!

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference | AIDS 2026 AIDS 2026 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually in July 2026!

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference - International AIDS Society (IAS)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually
25 -30 July 2026
www.iasociety.org/conferences/...

So pleased to see @iasociety.bsky.social hosting HIV meetings in visa friendly, Global South countries 👏🏽👏🏽

The HIV Movement Is Marching Forward—Again IAS 2025 delivers a clear message: communities are the frontline, not the afterthought.

📢 "IAS2025 delivers a clear message: communities are the frontline, not the afterthought."

📰 In @pozmagazine.bsky.social , @jirairratevosian.bsky.social explores how the #HIV movement is moving forward with fresh energy & focus following the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science! #IAS2025

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference | AIDS 2026 AIDS 2026 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually in July 2026!

🌍 After #IAS2025, the journey continues to #AIDS2026, taking place in #Rio de Janeiro, #Brazil, and virtually from 25 to 30 July 2026.

The world’s largest conference on HIV & AIDS will unite thousands of people from around the globe to #RethinkRebuildRise.

Learn more now!

🌐 From start to finish – #IAS2025 brought together science, community and solidarity.

📷 Dive into photo highlights and revisit key moments that shaped this year’s conference:

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Takeaways from IAS 2025

🌍 #IAS2025 brought breakthrough science to the forefront – against the backdrop of a global funding crisis threatening decades of #HIV progress.

On African soil, we sparked critical conversations and charted a path forward: united, strong, resilient.

Explore the key themes now!

La prochaine conférence IAS #AIDS2026 aura lieu à Rio de Janeiro (Brésil) du 25 au 30 juillet 2026.

#IAS2025

UNAIDS at the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda from 13-17 July, drawing global attention to progress made and the current crisis the global HIV r...

This week, UNAIDS was at the 13th #IAS2025 Conference on HIV Science @iasociety.bsky.social.

Read key highlights ⬇️
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#IAS2025 has come to a close!

Thank you to all delegates, speakers, volunteers & partners for being part of a groundbreaking week of science & solidarity in Kigali.

Together, let’s carry the momentum forward.

Turi kumwe. Murakoze cyane, Rwanda! 🇷🇼 🙏

“Até breve no #Brasil! We look forward to welcoming you in #Brazil next year.” 

 - IAS President Beatriz Grinsztejn

#IAS2025 #AIDS2026 #RethinkRebuildRise #Rio

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference | AIDS 2026 AIDS 2026 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually in July 2026!

🌍 The momentum continues after #IAS2025 – next stop: #AIDS2026!

Join us in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually from 25 to 30 July 2026 as the global HIV community comes together to rethink, rebuild & rise. #RethinkRebuildRise

🗓️ Save the dates: www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2026

“This week, we saw @who.int releasing its guidelines on using #lenacapavir for PrEP. This is a giant step toward ending #HIV. - #IAS2025 Local Chair Jeanine Condo

“Coming from one of the world’s most affected regions, I’ve let go of the single story that paints people living with #HIV as helpless or tragic… I turn stigma into strategy.” - Her Voice Fund Ambassador Nomonde Ngema #IAS2025

“Over these past five days, we have shared, listened, questioned, challenged. That’s how the free pursuit of knowledge works and must continue: No politics, no interference, no censorship.” - #IAS2025 International Chair
Beatriz Grinsztejn providing closing remarks at IAS 2025.

"This week, we welcomed the US bipartisan move to protect #PEPFAR from proposed cuts. PEPFAR has saved 26 million lives over the past two decades. Even with the damage already caused by aid funding cuts... this move could save millions of more lives." - Beatriz Grinsztejn. #IAS2025

“I hope we make significant advances in rolling out #Lenacapavir and other long-acting #HIV prevention and treatment technologies. This is our collective responsibility.” -
#IAS2025 International Chair Beatriz Grinsztejn.

"The theme of #AIDS2026 is Rethink. Rebuild. Rise (#RethinkRebuildRise):

#Rethink what leadership looks like.
#Rebuild the architecture and resilience of the HIV response.
#Rise to meet this moment with courage, clarity, and compassion – together."

- Beatriz Grinsztejn #IAS2025

“Até breve no Brasil! We look forward to welcoming you in #Brazil next year.” - #IAS2025 International Chair Beatriz Grinsztejn closing the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda.

⚡ Your words have power. Choose them with care:

✅"People living with HIV"
& not ❌ "Infected people"

✅"HIV acquisition"
& not ❌ "Infection"

✅"A person who has acquired HIV"
& not ❌ "Caught HIV"

🌐 Learn more & join us: zurl.co/SQrXp

#IAS2025 #PutPeopleFirst

New push to save key HIV programme Pepfar from Trump’s aid cuts The US Senate votes to keep money for the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief from a package of more than $9 billion in cuts going through Congress

🆕 "Dr Kenneth Ngure, the president-elect of the IAS, said it was 'very exciting news' which, if confirmed, meant 'there will be more money available for the HIV response”'.

📰 The Independent speaks with Kenneth Ngure, Mitchell Warren & other leading HIV experts about the latest PEPFAR developments.

📰 #IAS2025 is coming to an end, but you can find all the oral abstracts from IAS 2025 in the new Journal of the International AIDS Society IAS 2025 abstract supplement.

📲 Access all the oral abstracts for free now: bit.ly/JIAS2025

Pepfar funding survives Trump administration Sh51.6bn budget cuts Two-decade initiative credited with saving 26 million lives narrowly escapes budget rescission in US Senate

"African leadership must remain central in shaping the #HIV response, and we must advance serious discussions about sustainable financing—including stronger domestic investments to reduce reliance on global donors."

- IAS President-Elect Kenneth Ngure #IAS2025

LIVE – IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski 🇨🇭 opens the rapporteur report back session. Take part in Hall C1 or virtually on Channel 1 for summaries of each #IAS2025 track.

Daily Digest: Thursday, 17 July | IAS 2025  We have reached the final day of IAS 2025 the, 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science! A day full of the latest science leads up to the rapporteur report-back and closing sessions.

🚀 The final day of #IAS2025 is here!

🔎 Take a look at today’s programme: zurl.co/C9W7p.

📧 And make the most of your last day with the Daily Digest! 👇

From dynamic sessions to meaningful connections, Day 3 of #IAS2025 reflected the energy and dedication that will propel the HIV response forward.

📸 Take a look back at yesterday's photo highlights:
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IAS welcomes US bipartisan move to protect PEPFAR 16 July 2025 (Kig

The IAS welcomes the bipartisan move in the US Senate to protect the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (#PEPFAR) from the proposed USD 400 million cuts in President Trump’s rescission package.

📢 Read our full statement now & join our call to safeguard essential #HIV services!

A preview of upcoming IAS virtual activities

- IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski #IAS2025 IAS Members' Meeting