Countries are at diverse stages of reaching the 95-95-95 and 10-10-10 targets set in the Global AIDS Strategy 2021-2026. There are various challenges interrupting a smooth, and rapid, continuum of services from combination, prevention to testing treatment and adherent support need to be addressed. COVID-19 has complicated the landscape in which we operate. Lessons learned from decades of responding to HIV and the evolving innovations created in the global response to COVID-19 collectively shed light on the value of a community-led response to AIDS--on many fronts of the work. The International Conference provides an optimal platform from which to widely promote the effective and efficient way of working on the community level. The main objective of the session is to take stock of key lessons learned and to promote community-led response in a few key areas of work for a people-centered, rights-based and mutually accountable AIDS response towards ending AIDS by 2030. A second objective is to advocate for more resource to be mobilized to support a community-led response. The session is planned as a hybrid one with both in-person and virtual attendance. Speakers TBC.