As the #IAS2025 starts today, WHO remains steadfast in our commitment to achieving the end of AIDS in our lifetime, and calls on world leaders to:

Embrace meaningful partnerships — especially with people living with #HIV and key populations;
 
Support global HIV research;
 
Prioritize HIV prevention;
 
Protect human rights;
 
And reject the politicization of science and scientific institutions.
 
I thank the Government of #Rwanda for hosting this important meeting, and I am pleased that it’s taking place in my home, Africa.