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The 40th annual Opening Ceremony of AIDS Walk NYC 2025 came to a close HERO's founder Mike Cavnaugh was ready on the red carpet to hear from GMHC's New CEO, Jon Mallow and Broadway star and also a vocalist at the event, Javier Munoz. www.hivhero.org GMHC.org @GMHCMedia @javiermunozss @HIV @AIDS @GMHC.

The 40th annual AIDS Walk NY opening ceremony was held in Central Park 2025. Emceed by Jessi Mitchell, reporter fo media sponsor CBS New York with:* Jonathan Mallow, GMHC's new Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Cruz ( Star Trek Discovery) Film, TV and stage actor, Javier Muñoz, Broadway, film and TV actor and singer, Ally Bonino, Hannah Cruz, Hawley Gould, and Monica Ramirez, Broadway musical "Suffs." Brought to you by HERONEWS.org & HIVHERO.ORG. @jonathanmallow @S.Zero5 @wilssonc @allybo123 @Hannahcruz @HawleyGould, @GMHCMedia @hiv @AIDS GMHC.ORG #aidswalknyc2025 #hivhero.org

HERONEWS.org was live on the holiday red carpet at the 2024 TOYS PARTY benefit for SAGE at Chelsea Piers, NYC. From Sexy Santa's to Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Porter. For more info about the wonderful things SAGE does or how to help got to www.sageusa.org more info about the event : https://give.sageusa.org/event/2024-toys-party/e586295 If you are seeking help about HIV HIVHERO.org is here for you.

Positive Alliance benefit with Host Kailee Rose for a special thank you to Tom & Danny from Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS and welcome allies The Generations Project and HIVHERO.ORG. At Industry Bar NYC. For more info about other events www.pozalliance.org www.HIVHERO.ORG/HERONEWS.ORG #hivhero.org, #kaileerose

Closing remarks from the Local and Regional Chairs Christoph Spinner University Hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Germany Andriy Klepikov Alliance for Public Health, Ukraine 16:06 3 min Community address Anton Basenko Alliance for Public Health and INUPD, Belgium 16:09 3 min Closing remarks from IAS President Sharon Lewin Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia 16:12 10 min Barbara Lee Political Leadership Award Barbara Lee U.S. House of Representatives, United States Rita Süssmuth CDU, Germany 16:22 6 min Incoming IAS President welcome Birgit Poniatowski IAS – the International AIDS Society, Switzerland Sharon Lewin Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia Beatriz Grinsztejn Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Brazil 16:28 10 min Musical performance Congo Cowboys Loud Music, South Africa #aids2024 Filmed by HERONEWS.org HIVHERO.ORG

The lead rapporteurs will report back live on key conference highlights across all topics. This session synthesizes the presentations made during the week, focusing on critical issues addressed, important results presented and key recommendations put forward. #aids2024 Introduction Birgit Poniatowski IAS – the International AIDS Society, Switzerland Track A rapporteur summary Zaza Ndhlovu Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Track C rapporteur summary Benjamin Bavinton The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Australia Track D rapporteur summary Maria Amelia Veras Santa Casa School of Medicine, Brazil Track E rapporteur summary Sean B. Rourke University of Toronto, Canada Track F rapporteur summary Oratile Moseki Frontline AIDS, United Kingdom Community and leadership rapporteur summary Krishen Samuel University of Arkansas, United States Closing remarks Birgit Poniatowski IAS – the International AIDS Society, Switzerland

People living with or vulnerable to HIV may have to struggle with mental health problems silently due to the stigma surrounding mental health, poor monitoring of mental health indicators worldwide, and lack of access to affordable and competent mental health services. This session will explore the lived experience and data supporting the intersectionality of HIV and mental health, examine the gaps in epidemiological and monitoring data, explore the integration of mental health services in clinical care, and highlight community-level interventions to improve mental health outcomes in various settings. #aids2024 Rivet Amico University of Michigan, United States Lorraine Sherr University College London, United Kingdom Alexandra Volgina Global Network of People Living with HIV, Netherlands #HIVHER.ORG #HERONEWS.ORG

Three renowned scientists will be talking about global research collaborations, providing insights into lessons learnt from the HIV pandemic and their relevance in the context of pandemic realities today. Together, these experts will offer a concise exploration of where HIV science must be heading. Panel discussion Juan Michael Porter II TheBody.com, United States Françoise Barré-Sinoussi Institut Pasteur, France Jeannie Marrazzo National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), United States Reena Rajasuriar University of Malaya, Malaysia #aids2024 HERONEWS.ORG HIVHERO.ORG

Digitally viral sex-positive content that targets HIV stigma among MSM in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) Blaise Clotworthy Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, New Zealand "It is common on sexual networking apps (e.g. Grindr) for men who have sex with men (MSM) to use the word “clean” to describe someone’s HIV status. However, this perpetuates the stigmatising idea that people living with HIV are ‘dirty’, leading to social exclusion and isolation. HIV stigma also creates barriers to accessing testing and treatment, which can lead to late diagnoses and AIDS." #aids2024 HIVHERO.ORG HERONEWS.ORG

Taka Taka at the International AIDS Conference 2024 #aids2024

HERONEWS.ORG with TackleAfrica at the International AIDS Conference 24 Tackle uses the power and popularity of football to deliver HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services to young people on football pitches across Africa. We do this by training African football coaches, games teachers and community leaders to use fun, interactive football sessions with inbuilt health messaging with their players. Alongside receiving sexual health information during football sessions, players also have the chance to access sexual health services at sessions and football tournaments, such as HIV testing, condoms and other contraception, and referrals to further clinical services. info@tackleafrica.org #aids2024 #tackleafrica HERONEWS.ORG

Breakthroughs and insights in long-lasting technologies. #aids2024 HIVHERO.ORG HERONEWS.org

A panel discussion at the International Aids Conference 24 on Advanced HIV Disease - Hiding in Plane Sight. #aids2024 HERONEWS.ORG/HIVHERO.ORG

IAC 2024 Opening Press Conference with:Sharon Lewin, IAS President (Australia) Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS (Switzerland) Chris Collins, Friends of the Global Fight (USA) Andriy Klepikov, AIDS 2024 Co-Chair, Alliance for Public Health (Ukraine) John N. Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative For Health Diplomacy (USA) Jay Malucha, Fem Alliance (Uganda) #aids2024 HERONEWS.org

HERONEWS.org is at the International AIDS Conference 2024 in Munich, Germany with your host Mike Cavnaugh. First stop, the Global Village where we found a way to kick the ball and help children in Africa learn about HIV/AIDS with a wonderful outreach program and more. Utilizing football as an educational tool for youth in Africa about HIV and other health issues is an innovative approach with impactful results. https://tackleafrica.org/ #tackleafrica Stay tuned with more from the IAC 2024. www.hivhero.org #AIDS2024

Actor and Drag performer, Peppermint, hosted the Queerty Pride 50 event at the Edison Ballroom in NYC. Honoring Charles Busch and Paula Pell . The Pride50 celebrates 50 extraordinary LGBTQ+ personalities who have made an impact and inspired us in the last year. www.queerty.com Filmed and Edited by Tommy Mazza for HERONEWS.org #Pride50

Event speakers featured highlights at the 2024 NYC AIDS Walk Jessi Mitchel , Reporter CBS. Jonathan Mallow Wilson Cruz - Star treck Discovery Q- RUPAULS DRAG RACE S. 16 Michael Hester - GMHC CFO Francine Goldstein - Star Walker Dr. Larry Mass- Co-Founder GMHC Video Filmed and edited by Tommy Mazza Brought to you by HERONEW.org/HIVHERO.ORG More info or need help GMHC.ORG

AIDS Walk NYC 2024 featured performances by Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis, “Hells Kitchen”, Melody A. Betts, “The Wiz” and The Gay Mens Chorus of New York. Live from NYC Central Park. Video brought to you by HIVHERO.ORG & HERONEWS.org. Video produced and Edited by Tommy Mazza. More information at GMHC.ORG Subscribe to HERONEWS for more from the AIDS Walk 2024

HIVHERO/HERONEWS.org chatted with Event Co-Host Wilson Cruz, “StarTrek Discovery” and “Q” from Season 16 of RuPauls Drag Race at AIDS Walk 2024 NYC. . There are more highlights from the Opening Ceremony Live from Central Park coming. So Subscribe and Stay Tuned. HIVHERO. Org GMHC.ORG #heronews

HERO will bring you all the latest HIV/AIDS related news from the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. Your help will be used to book our travel and hotel stay for the week in Germany. For more about who we are and what HERO is go to our site at www.HIVHERO.ORG.