There were a wide variety of sessions that aimed to meet the needs of various participants and support collective efforts to expand delivery of HIV prevention and treatment to communities worldwide. Central to many of these sessions was the transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practices.
In addition to the conference sessions there were a number of activities, including satellite meetings, exhibitions, the Global Village and the Cultural Programme, that were integral to delegates’ experience at the conference.
Aims of the Conference
Provide a forum in which key scientific and practice-based research, best practice, lessons learned and gaps in knowledge are addressed
Present strong evidence to influence leaders, including key policy makers and donors, to increase their commitment to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment, undertake responsible action and be more accountable
Increase understanding of the contribution made by the HIV global response to broader social, economic and health issues.
Maximize opportunities for the participation in conference and programme planning of those engaged in evidence-based responses – scientists, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), members of marginalized communities especially those most vulnerable to HIV, including women, girls, and young people
Promote strategies that will reduce stigmatization and discrimination of PLWHAs and those working professionally across the response to HIV and AIDS
Reach a wider audience through the webcasting of conference proceedings to regional sub-conferences/meetings and through the availability of conference sessions online.
Improve public awareness of the continued impact of and global response to HIV and AIDS through enhanced media coverage
What came from the conference?
key research findings, lessons learned, and gaps in knowledge, and best practice were acknowledged and shared;
successes and shortfalls in the overall response to HIV and AIDS were highlighted;
priorities for future action were identified;
ongoing, productive and forthright dialogue was nurtured before, during and after the conference, both on site and virtually though networking, webcasting and other strategies
new or changed leadership were called on to share their priorities and plans.
For more information
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XVII International AIDS Conference website
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