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We are delighted to have San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice as our official hotel partner for ! 🏰 Your ongoing support plays a vital role in the success of our event. Thank you for your partnership and dedication!

One more day until !

Spotted on the Grand Canal: amfAR x World Gold Council boats offering the chicest way to travel the Floating City. 🇮🇹🚤 Get ready for a night of glamour and our shared mission: to find a cure for HIV.

Thank you to Unopiù for their invaluable contributions to and for helping us create a stunning setting as we gather to raise funds for our lifesaving research. We're excited to have you as part of this important journey!

TransCohort is a global research partnership with Thailand’s IHRI - Institute of HIV Research and Innovation/Tangerine Clinic, an amfAR partner, and teams in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, aiming to improve HIV care for transgender people. Read more:

A Springboard for Transgender Health Advocacy TransCohort, an international research collaboration led by Thailand’s IHRI/Tangerine Clinic, an amfAR partner, aims to improve HIV-related care among transgender people.

We are delighted to be honoring Antonio Banderas with the amfAR Global Impact Award at ! 🌟 His dedication to philanthropy and commitment to making a difference in the fight against HIV inspires us all. Join us in celebrating his remarkable contributions! For tickets: amfAR.org/venezia

A heartfelt thank you to the Red Sea International Film Festival for their generous support of ! 🎬✨ We are honored to have Jomana R. Alrashid, a visionary leader, as a chair of this gala. Together, we are making strides towards a brighter future.

On Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we shine a light on the epidemic in the Southern U.S., which accounts for half of all new HIV cases in the nation. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for awareness, education, and access to life-saving treatment and prevention services. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone, regardless of geography, has the resources and support they need to live a healthy life. Let’s stand united in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

We're thrilled to announce that award-winning actress Kate Beckinsale will be hosting this year's ! Join us for an unforgettable night in the heart of Venice, all in support of amfAR’s lifesaving HIV/AIDS research. Tickets: amfAR.org/venezia

Rumer Willis, a multi-faceted performer, actor, producer, and activist, is set to perform at on Sunday, 9/1, in what promises to be a dazzling night at Hangar Nicelli on Lido di Venezia. Tickets available at http://amfar.org/venezia.

We are delighted to announce that humanitarian, actor, producer, and Golden Globe winner, Richard Gere, will be presented with amfAR’s Award of Inspiration at on Sunday, 9/1. Richard Gere’s deep commitment to advancing the fight against AIDS and to helping those on the margins of society makes him an inspiration to all of us at amfAR. Tickets available: http://amfar.org/venezia.

We are thrilled to announce that Mohammed Al Turki will be honored at with amfAR’s Philanthropic Leadership Award on Sunday, 9/1. Thanks in part to his leadership, Red Sea International Film Festival has been a generous supporter of amfAR’s work. Tickets available http://amfar.org/venezia

Can cancer meds play a role in an HIV cure? Three HIV cure researchers were awarded amfAR grants to find out. Two will examine cancer drugs; a third will genetically engineer B cells. POZ Magazine

Can Cancer Meds Play a Role in an HIV Cure? These Researchers Aim to Find Out Three HIV cure researchers were awarded amfAR grants. Two will examine cancer drugs; a third will genetically engineer B cells.

While the next Berlin Patient, the latest person cured of HIV through a stem cell transplant, has chosen to remain anonymous, he asked that Dr. Christian Gaebler, presenting the case at , pass along this message from him. Learn more about this unique case and the insights it can provide into eradicating the virus in more people moving forward.
https://www.amfar.org/news/the-second-berlin-patient/

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Highlights from in Munich:

1. The steering committee of the RISE study, co-sponsored by amfAR, accept the Robert Carr Research Award in the Global Village at

2. The RISE study’s Alana Sharp accepts the Robert Carr Research Award in the Global Village at

3. The Blue Diamond Society’s Manisha Dhakal accepts ’s Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award with ’s Robert Suttle

4. The HIV Science as Art exhibition translates scientists’ work into works of art, on display in Munich’s Brainlab

5. amfAR VP and Director of Public Policy Greg Millett speaks onstage during a pre-conference session at

6. Annette Sohn, Maggie Czarnogorski, Rena Janamnuaysook, and amfAR Program Advisory Council member Elvin Geng onstage following a pre-conference session at

7. A dance troupe from Robert Carr’s native Jamaica performing during the Robert Carr Memorial Lecture at .

8. amfAR VP and Director of Annette Sohn and Veronica Bentani worked together to turn Dr. Sohn’s work integrating HIV and mental health care into a work of textile art.

Live updates from : Groundbreaking Study Results: Seventh Individual Most Likely Cured; Twice-a-Year Injectable PrEP Effective for Women and Girls

Daily Updates from the 25th International AIDS Conference Daily updates of sessions at the 2024 International AIDS Conference cover research on curing HIV, HIV care, and AIDS policy from amfAR and others.

Absolutely grateful and inspired as we wrap up this year’s International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV 2024! 🌟

This year, we brought together experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates to share knowledge and address challenges.

A special highlight was welcoming back , whose presence brought joy and a familiar touch to our community.

The insights and connections made here will drive progress in pediatric and .

⏯️Missed it? Catch the recordings on-demand: https://amededu.co/4diw3Ex

👉Next year, we’re heading to Rwanda! Stay tuned for updates and announcements about the 2025 edition: https://amededu.co/3YgsdaO

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation UNAIDS UNICEF amfAR The Foundation for AIDS Research FHI 360 Penta ID ICAP Anova Health Institute European AIDS Treatment Group Clinton Health Access Initiative Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) Indonesia AIDS Coalition Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa Positive Women Together in Action ASID Chiva Projects

New global update from highlights progress for treatment and prevention but warns countries need to stay on track to end . Read amfAR’s write up - link in bio.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo steps into the spotlight on the cover of the latest issue of amfAR’s Innovations. Read our interview with her and explore the rest of the issue, including a special feature on women in positions of leadership in HIV research, advocacy, and policy, out now. https://online.pubhtml5.com/hnlp/pwxd/

We are thrilled to announce that will host next Saturday, July 20th. Dance for Life is a project to raise awareness and resources to help confront global public health issues like HIV/AIDS, with a portion of funds benefiting amfAR. To purchase tickets and support, visit the link in our bio or danceforlife.info.

TBT to a sweet moment between Nicole Kidman and amfAR Founding Chairman, Dr. Mathilde Krim, at amfAR Venezia 2001. Join us at this year’s on Sunday, September 1! Click link in bio or visit amfAR.org/venezia for tickets.

Tickets and tables are available now for . Join us for a night you won’t want to miss; very special guests to be announced shortly. Visit the link in our bio or amfAR.org/venezia

Thank you to for 37 years of reliable information about HIV treatment, support, and prevention. Their closure is our loss.

Thank you and farewell 📢 With heavy hearts, we announce the proposed closure of our beloved charity, NAM aidsmap, this month. After 37 years of pioneering health journalism, community engagement, and empowerment through information, we will cease operations this summer. We are incredibly proud of the millions we've rea...

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day and regardless of who you are *everyone* should know their HIV status. To get connected with testing that’s right for you – including at-home and low-cost options – head to amfAR.org/resources.

"Nearly 9 out of 10 women participating in Ryan White achieved viral suppression in 2022," writes amfAR Senior Medical and Policy Advisor Dr. Susan Blumenthal. But these successes have led to "AIDS amnesia" putting women's lives at risk.

‘AIDS amnesia’ is putting women’s lives at risk A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found decreases in HIV infections overall in the United States, but not for women.

amfAR is thrilled to be a beneficiary of the third annual taking place on July 20th at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Since its inauguration last year, Dance for Life has become one of the leading multi-cultural/multi-genre dance festivals in Los Angeles. Experience world-class dancers and dance companies performing diverse programs including classical ballet, contemporary ballet, hip-hop, Latin-jazz, Bollywood, tap, aerial, and Mexican folk. Secure your tickets today and enter code ‘005’ for 10% off: danceforlife.info