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Aidsfonds at the Impact Trade Fair 2026

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The EU Steps Up for Global Health in Uncertain Times

Today, the European Commission announced  its intention to pledge a total of €700 million overall for the 8th Global Fund’s replenishment, subject to the outcome of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations. At a time when budgets are under strain, priorities are competing, and the world feels increasingly unstable, stepping up for people affected by HIV, TB and malaria around the world is very welcome and a clear sign of the EU’s ambition to lead on global health. This commitment will help save millions of lives and keep everyone safer, including in Europe. It will support Africa’s ability to lead on its own health priorities, and build resilience in places under severe stress. This includes countries affected by war, such as Ukraine, where the continuity of HIV and TB services is critical not only for emergency response, but also for long-term recovery. With many donors cutting back on aid, the Commission’s renewed support for the Global Fund sends a much-needed signal of leadership and solidarity.

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Community Leadership and Societal Enablers (CLSE) White Paper

The Community Leadership and Societal Enablers (CLSE) White Paper examines the gap between global HIV commitments and the realities faced by community‑led organisations. Drawing on a global literature review and consultations with stakeholders across six continents, it identifies the legal, financial, and structural barriers that hinder effective community leadership. The paper outlines practical recommendations for governments, donors, and multilaterals to strengthen community‑led responses, expand societal enablers, and advance progress toward global HIV targets.

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Launch of HIV Cure Call for Proposals 2026

Sidaction and Aidsfonds are pleased to jointly launch a call for scientific proposals for the year 2026, aimed at accelerating advances in HIV cure research. The aim of this call for proposals is to fund research projects exploring mechanisms or strategies that will contribute to achieving a cure or remission for HIV. Projects may investigate mechanisms to target the viral reservoir or enhance immune-driven control, the development of new therapeutic concepts, as well as research in the social sciences related to HIV cure or remission. Through this call, we aim to support research that will ultimately lead to major biomedical breakthroughs, foster social acceptance of cure interventions, and promote an HIV cure accessible to the largest possible number of people living with HIV worldwide.

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Direitos Humanos para Todos!

Este relatório apresenta dados sobre violações dos direitos humanos contra mulheres, homens e transgéneros trabalhadores de sexo, documentadas entre Novembro de 2024 e Dezembro de 2025 no âmbito do programa Hands Off. Durante este período, foram eportados 2.917 casos por trabalhadores de sexo em Moçambique, Zimbábue, Eswatini, Angola, África do Sul e Zâmbia. As informações foram recolhidas por educadores de pares, defensores dos direitos humanos, paralegais, equipas de resposta a crises e trabalhadores de sexo. Todos eles desempenham um papel vital na prestação de apoio em toda a região. Quando um(a) trabalhador(a) de sexo procura assistência, o incidente é registado utilizando software seguro e confidencial para garantir a privacidade e a precisão. Embora este relatório forneça informações importantes, ele captura apenas um instantâneo da realidade enfrentada pelos trabalhadores de sexo. Os dados reflectem casos documentados nos locais de implementação do Hands Off, o que significa que muitas violações permanecem invisíveis e não registadas. Por detrás de cada estatística está uma pessoa cujos direitos fundamentais foram violados. Um lembrete poderoso de que estes números contam apenas parte da história.

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Human Rights for All!

This report presents data on human rights violations against female, male and transgender sex workers documented between November 2024 and December 2025 under the Hands Off programme. During this period, 2.917 cases were reported by sex workers across Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Angola, South Africa, and Zambia. Information was collected by peer educators, human rights defenders, paralegals, crisis response teams, and sex workers. They all play a vital role in providing support throughout the region. When a sex worker seeks assistance, the incident is recorded using secure and confidential software to ensure privacy and accuracy. While this report provides important insights, it captures only a snapshot of the realities sex workers face. The data reflects cases documented within Hands Off implementation sites, meaning many violations remain unseen and unrecorded. Behind every statistic is a person whose fundamental rights have been violated. A powerful reminder that these numbers tell only part of the story.

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From Barrier to Bridge – How a Network is Building Bonds Between Police and Communities

For the longest time, the absence of law enforcement at the table has been a critical missing piece in the jigsaw of HIV prevention and public health interventions. Whether through prejudice, lack of access to services, stigma and discrimination, public health outcomes are greatly affected by criminalisation. The lives of LGBTIQ+ people, sex workers and people who use drugs are disrupted daily through state sanctioned violence and criminalisation enacted by law enforcement. Recognising this gap, Aidsfonds, in close collaboration with its partners stepped in, bringing together communities, health service providers and law enforcement. Munya has been at the heart of this work, helping translate that collaboration into tangible change.

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