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This year’s theme for the world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS is “Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.” Participants will include people living with HIV, researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, funders, media, and communities.
Together, they will approach three major questions: What should change in how we approach the HIV response? How can we rebuild systems to put people first? What does it mean for all of us to rise together?
As a major convener of the “Interfaith Networking Zone” at the conference, Gracia Violeta Ross, WCC programme executive for HIV, Reproductive Health, and Pandemics, will join faith leaders, people living with HIV, young advocates, researchers, and community partners for conversations on equity, innovation, leadership, and the future of the HIV response.
She will lead and participate in workshops on topics such as shaping inclusive HIV policy and the critical role of faith leaders.
The WCC has long been involved in working toward sustainable financing for the HIV response, particularly with the Global Fund, as well as equitable access to HIV innovations.
“The WCC continues to be a highly respected actor in the global HIV response,” said Ross.
Discussions among the WCC and its ecumenical partners will focus on two critical priorities for the future of the HIV response: sustainable financing for health and HIV programmes and equitable access to new HIV innovations. As global health systems face growing financial pressures and emerging prevention and treatment technologies reshape the HIV landscape, faith leaders, policymakers, scientists, and community advocates will explore strategies to ensure that no one is left behind.
