This AIDS 2022 satellite session, hosted by Global Affairs Canada, will reflect on early and ongoing efforts by the international community to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Speakers will discuss key successes, failures and lessons learned over the past 40 years, and will be invited to share their perspectives on; 1. Would the world be better prepared to respond now to the HIV/AIDS pandemic compared to what was done in the 1980's and 1990's? 2. What lessons from the HIV/AIDS epidemic are the most relevant today to inform the fight against COVID-19 and future pandemics? The discussion will focus on what continues to be at stake for people affected by HIV/AIDS and what we, as the global community, have yet to accomplish. Speakers will explore specific themes such as surveillance and response, governance systems, resources and financing, civil society engagement, and miscommunication. Speakers will also share personal experiences with regards to their involvement in the early years of the HIV/AIDS response, and in relation to their current roles and responsibilities as global health and diplomacy leaders.

• Presentations
• Session recording (English)
• Session recording (Français)