Interfaith Pre-Conference to the
International AIDS Conference 2022

Taking Action to Overcome HIV Stigma & Discrimination
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for All

27-28 July 2022 (08:00-18:00 EST)
Hybrid Event - Montreal, Canada (Plaza Centre-Ville, 777 Blvd Robert-Bourassa) + virtual

 

Objectives

1. Provide opportunities for learning, networking, collaboration, & capacity building among faith communities and religious leaders working to support the global HIV response;

2. Highlight effective interventions by all sectors to address HIV stigma and discrimination, especially in relation to children, adolescents, women, and key population groups;

3. Identify ways to support/replicate these interventions through collaborations that identify distinctive roles for faith communities and religious leaders;

4. Strengthen broader anti-stigma efforts by presenting models that integrate other relevant services (e.g., mental health services) and amplify innovations from other anti-stigma efforts in response to other conditions (e.g., COVID or TB)

5. Build and strengthen the potential and reach of faith leaders and communities to address inequalities;

6. Link participants to new and existing opportunities for ongoing collaboration beyond this conference

7. Exploring moral and ethical framework that are life-giving.