21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016)

The 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) will be held on the 17th-22nd of  July, 2016 in Durban, South Africa. AIDS 2016 is an opportunity to show the progress South Africa has made in implementing and funding evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions. Scientists, policymakers, world leaders and people living with HIV will discuss together successes and challenges specific to that country and the current global epidemic trends.  AIDS 2016 CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:  AIDS 2016 aims to reinvigorate the response to HIV and AIDS by - 1.)  Bringing together the world's expert to advance knowledge about HIV, present new research findings, and promote and enhance scientific and community collaborations around the world, 2.)  Promoting HIV responses that are supported by and tailored to the needs of at high risk populations or people living with HIV, including women and girls, men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers, young people, and people who use drugs, 3.)  Promoting activism and community mobilization that holds leaders, industry, and governments accountable and increases their commitment to an evidence-based, human-rights affirming HIV and AIDS response, 4.)  Advancing a clear agenda for HIV in post-2015 framework, including the cross-cutting issues of criminalization, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, rights, and stigma and discrimination that keep people living with HIV at the center of the HIV response and, 5.)  Building innnovative partnerships with businesses, community, government, and science to strengthen HIV prevention and treatment efforts.  To register for this event please click here.