After several years of working at Aidsfonds - Soa Aids Nederland Mirjam Krijnen is stepping down as Director of International Programmes by 1 January 2023. We thank Mirjam for her huge contribution to our organisation, in particular her vision on decolonisation of development aid and bringing our organisational processes and policies to the next level. We wish her success in her future career and as a member of the Dutch Senate.

She will be succeeded by Lynn Werlich. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in working with people living with HIV, key populations, women and young people. She was part of initiating large partnerships like Bridging the Gaps and the Love Alliance. Her work and lived experiences have committed her to address injustices in health and rights. Foremost it has showed her the importance of love, empowerment, sex positivity and the feeling of belonging.