U=U is a game-changer, transforming the social, sexual, and reproductive lives of people living with HIV and accelerating toward the end of the epidemic. U=U is now unequivocally confirmed by the scientific community, and U=U education is required by PEPFAR and Global Fund.

However, in many parts of the world there is little to no education about U=U, and close to 10 million people worldwide are not receiving the treatment and care to experience U=U. There is an urgent need for coordinated and collaborative action across all stakeholders, including international organisations, local and national governments and policymakers, researchers, advocates, and grassroots organisations to ensure U=U can be a reality for all. 

After a brief introduction to U=U history and progress, this interactive session will identify barriers to equitable access to U=U information, treatment, and care. We will explore solutions for advocates to ensure U=U reaches all people living with HIV accurately and meaningfully and the movement continues to be led by the global community of people living with HIV in all our diversity. 

Introductions & Welcomes (09:30 – 09:35)

1. Speaker: Ms Mandisa Dukashe (South Africa)

Brief introduction to U=U history and progress, latest science and resources to support advocacy (09:35 – 09:50)

1. Speaker: Mr Bruce Richman (United States)

Group Discussion: What are some of the challenges that you are facing implementing U=U? What are some solutions to overcoming those challenges? (09:50 – 10:05)

1. Speaker: Ms Mandisa Dukashe (South Africa)
2. Speaker: Jacquelyne Alesi (Uganda)
3. Speaker: Fungai Murua (United Kingdom)
4. Speaker: Larissa Riss Melanie (Australia)
5. Speaker: Randy Davis (Canada)
6. Speaker: Arda Karapinar (Turkey)

Group Discussion: Who is being left out? Suggestions to ensure no one is left behind and how to reach different communities. (10:05 – 10:20)

1. Speaker: Ms Mandisa Dukashe (South Africa)
2. Speaker: Jacquelyne Alesi (Uganda)
3. Speaker: Fungai Murua (United Kingdom)
4. Speaker: Randy Davis (Canada)
5. Speaker: Larissa Riss Melanie (Australia)
6. Speaker: Arda Karapinar (Turkey)

Group Discussion: The U=U movement must be led by and for the global community of people living with HIV in all our diversity. How can we ensure and support a decolonized vision and leadership? (10:20 – 10:35)

1. Speaker: Ms Mandisa Dukashe (South Africa)
2. Speaker: Jacquelyne Alesi (Uganda)
3. Speaker: Fungai Murua (United Kingdom)
4. Speaker: Randy Davis (Canada)
5. Speaker: Larissa Riss Melanie (Australia)
6. Speaker: Arda Karapinar (Turkey)

Q&A (10:35 – 10:55)

1. Speaker: Mr Bruce Richman (United States)
2. Speaker: William Matovu (Uganda)
3. Speaker: Seum Sophal (Cambodia)
4. Speaker: Helena Nangombe (Namibia)
5. Speaker: Ian Green (United Kingdom)

Summary & Wrap-up

1. Speaker: Mr Bruce Richman (United States)
2. Speaker: Mandisa Dukashe (South Africa)