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I have been away from my socials for a long time! But hear me out today: A THREAD: Last week I had the pleasure of attending and participating in the second segment of the Public Service Emerging Leaders program. - @elfafrica1 @EPLeaders @ChandlerINST @PSCKenya -1/11

Applications are open for @HerVoiceFund Ambassadors in Kenya 🇰🇪 and Zimbabwe🇿🇼 If you are an AGYW leader ready to represent young women in advocacy and policy spaces, we encourage you to apply. 🗓 Deadline: 3 February 2026 🔗 yplusglobal.org/work-with-us-h…

Happening tomorrow, register and join the #UequalsU webinar.

Today is World Children’s Day, “My Day, My Rights,” a reminder to make Children’s health, security and wellbeing an important social development agenda. To commit to the promises of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For @gnpplus this is a call to end the huge treatment gap for CLHIV. Protect and support the 1.4 million children living with HIV. They have a right to a long, healthy and quality of life. @gnpplus invites you to listen/watch the 8th episode of the #PLHIVLeadersNow podcast series as Elizabeth chats with Ferry Norila and Nokuthula Heath, in our latest podcast to chat about why it’s important to listen to children living with HIV and supporting mothers to stay on treatment. Listen/watch here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/137Chl… Youtube: youtu.be/4xfgvi-Q8Ew #PLHIVLeadersNow #ForEveryChild @unicef_aids @MiguelAngelopez @Nawanyagaglori1 @SboNkosiZA @floriako @D_Moraa

We are pleased to announce that the deadline for applications to join our esteemed board has been #extended until, November 21st. @gnpplus seeks to appoint two new board members for a three-year period of 2026-2029. This is a voluntary role and applications should be from the following regions: MENA Region| Southeast and South Asia| South-East & Central Africa. Apply here: surveymonkey.com/r/3B3MJK5 #PLHIVLeadersNow @SboNkosiZA @floriako @D_Moraa @DigHealthRights @susancolehaley @iasociety @UNAIDS_AP @reactgroup @apnplus_ @MENARosa2

.#PLHIVLeadershipSummit Day 2 focuses on recommendations for @gnpplus regional & national networks on invigorating the PLHIV leadership beyond 2030: @Aidsfonds_intl @UNAIDS_ESA @UNAIDS @UNITAID @afrocab_hiv @AfricaCDC @GlobalFund @ITPCglobal @iasociety @Oikoumene @GileadSciences

A key next step is to work towards changing the #FalseNarrative of rising new HIV infections and anticipated AIDS deaths: Let Communities Lead to fill the gap towards and beyond 2030: @gnpplus @GlobalFund @MOH_Kenya @afrocab_hiv @UNAIDS_ESA @Yplus_Global @Aidsfonds_intl @IAPAC

Closing ceremony PLHIV Leadership Summit ⁦⁩ ⁦@INERELA_SEC⁩ ⁦@Yplus_Global⁩ leaders fireside discussion “The HIV Leader Now” hosted by ⁦@NEPHAKKENYA⁩ for ⁦@gnpplus⁩. ‘Resilience’ the Buzzword

@afrocab_hiv ED @KenlySikwese sits on Panel Fireside Chat at the #PLHIVLEADERSHIPSUMMIT where he emphasised the need for PLHIV networks to unite and seek pooled funding for communities programs across our continents. @CHAI_health @UNITAID @gnpplus

"We have to work closely with faith-based organizations so that care and faith don't conflict. In schools too, we’ve seen stigma—teachers calling children names based on their medication or HIV status. That kind of discrimination is unacceptable. Compassion and accountability must come first." - Sharlick Akinyi RCO Homabay County. Kenya. #PLHIVLeadersNow

We have now moved into thematic rooms where small groups of participants discuss different themes Here’s what they look like: Room 1: The essential services package for HIV treatment: Reimagining, adapting and prioritizing for resilient integrated person-centered services for all PLHIV. Room 2: HIV Epidemic control? Not without investments in HIV prevention; PLHIV making a case for Prioritized, efficient, effective and sustainable HIV prevention at a time of uncertain financing Room 3: Beyond the pill; Securing social enablers to promote testing, treatment and prevention and save lives

We are attending the PLHIV Leadership Summit under the theme: PLHIV Leaders Now. Join us for the opening Plenary session:  👇👇 Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/84180198410 Time: 09 am EAT @gnpplus @Yplus_Global @unicef_aids #PLHIVLeadersNow #CommunitiesFirst #AliveandThrive

In seasons of uncertainty, being together with communities and advocates in the space is a reminder that our work is not done , but also in whatever our new normal will be we will keep going and fighting for our communities. @gnpplus @AYARHEP_KENYA #HIV @NEPHAKKENYA

The theme of the Summit, "PLHIV leaders now" puts emphasis on redefining leadership in the current reality and new normal that has come about from continuous priority shifts, changes in the HIV response and emerging issues like funding cuts #PLHIVLeadershipSummit

We are excited to welcome you all to the PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025, happening in Kenya. The summit  seeks to build consensus on key priorities for people living with HIV to inform countries and other global stakeholders in the HIV response in this time of adapting and re-defining our work within the HIV response and in particular during the development of the national HIV response sustainability roadmaps, the Global AIDS strategy and the 2026 HIV political declaration. Please join us for the official opening tonight at 6 pm EAT Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/84984561609 #ThePLHIVLeadersNow #CommunitiesFirst #AliveandThrive @SboNkosiZA @floriako @UNAIDS @iasociety @Aidsfonds_intl @NEPHAKKENYA @UNITAID @znnpinfo @zvandiri @UNAIDS_ZAF

This week @gnpplus is leading the Leadership Summit 2025 in Nairobi, from 9 to 11th April 2025. Hosted by @NEPHAKKENYA, the meeting brings together PLHIV network executive directors and partners from Kazakhstan, Côte d'Ivoire, Vietnam, Indonesia, Rwanda, and Malawi to collectively chart the way for resilient and sustainable person-centred HIV services to keep us alive. The theme is “PLHIV leaders now". Join us for the official opening ceremony this evening. Link: google.com/url?q=https://… Time: 6-10 PM EAT #PLHIVLeadersNow #CommunitiesFirst #AliveandThrive

#hivandwomen this question truly lingers within the conversation at the @HIV_and_Women Conference 2025: What challenges do traditional gender roles create in HIV prevention and care and how do they affect women?

HAPPENING NOW; Industry-Supported Sattelite Symposium “Empowering Women Through Advocacy: The Role of Men" — Exploring how male allies can support women's leadership in the HIV response. #WomenHIVAFRICA

Join the 2nd African Workshop on Women & HIV 2025 in Nairobi! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and advocate for the wellbeing and of women .Local delegates enjoy a special registration fee of only €50! Register now and secure your spot. #HIVWOMENAFRICA

Hey fam! In case you missed it here is a brief comprehensive recap! #IamNotRepresented

We’re on the news, Fam! The Family is Where You Feel at Home campaign is getting the attention it deserves. Big thanks to @KTNNewsKE for highlighting the campaign to redefine families for safety, love, and inclusivity. Catch the feature here: youtu.be/g6Sk8iUhOkM?si…