PRUDENCE KANSIIME

"Among my first events in Uganda was one with ICWEA, where I witnessed the power of community advocacy. ensuring that WLHIV are not just beneficiaries of services but driving solutions."- Mikael Cleverley, Deputy Chief of Mission, @USEmbassyUganda, during the #CandlelightMemorial

At ICWEA, we believe that ending AIDS by 2030 will only be possible when WLHIV are meaningfully included in decision making, leadership & resource allocation. As we light candles today, we remember women whose contributions transformed the HIV movement. #CandlelightMemorial

In support of achieving the Global HIV/AIDS targets, UNESO is excited to kick off the EmpowHer Fund project funded by @Aidsfonds_intl aimed at increasing access, choice, and uptake of PrEP options for adolescent girls and young women in diversity. This week, we successfully concluded a residential orientation meeting with our regional project coordinators, partner organizations, and peers to better understand the project. Together, we aligned on project goals, roles, and expectations, and discussed implementation challenges and opportunities for greater impact. Stronger collaboration. Clearer direction. Real change. #EmpowHerFund #PrEPChoice #HIVPrevention @Aidsfonds_intl

For integration to work, communities must be consulted & listened to.” Over the past 2 days, CSOs & networks discussed barriers to gender-responsive HIV/TB integration, including stigma, confidentiality concerns & weak GBV integration in HIV care. Cc: @TASOUganda @MinofHealthUG

ICWEA convened a 3-day staff engagement under #THRIVEProject, bringing together teams for learning, organisational reflection & self-care. Implemented with @icw_kenya & DWWT, with support from the @UNTrustFundEVAW, we created space to reflect on the impact behind our work.

Lenacapavir is here 🇺🇬. The HIV Prevention in Action Academy showed up strong on the streets of Uganda, expanding Choice in HIV prevention. #Choice #HIVPreventionInAction #Uganda