UN Entebbe Campus Stands in Solidarity on World AIDS Day, Vowing to Transform the Response
ENTEBBE – The United Nations Entebbe Campus marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a powerful commemoration under the global theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.” The December 1st event served as a poignant blend of remembrance, resilience, and renewed determination to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
The gathering united staff and guests to honor the lives and dignity of those living with HIV, and to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. The programme underscored the urgent need to reinvigorate the global fight amidst significant challenges.
Featuring video messages from the UNAIDS Executive Director and the United Nations Secretary-General, the event highlighted the critical need for sustained global leadership. The formal remarks were powerfully complemented by heartfelt personal testimonies from special guests, bringing a human face to the ongoing struggle.
A candle-lighting ceremony and moments of quiet reflection provided a solemn space for collective mourning and hope, emphasizing the personal and community impact of the pandemic.
Acknowledging the daunting context of funding cuts and rising barriers, the commemoration focused squarely on the path forward. The message was clear: the choice is between retreat and transformation. The campus community reaffirmed its commitment to choosing transformation—through unwavering political leadership, deepened global solidarity, and action firmly grounded in human rights.
“Together, we can protect hard-won gains and accelerate progress,” was the resounding conclusion, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) for health and well-being for all.
The day ended with a firm call to action for all: to get tested, to relentlessly combat stigma, and to protect the rights of everyone affected. The hashtags #EndAIDS, #ZeroStigma, and #SDG3 encapsulated the mission, as the Entebbe campus added its voice to the global chorus demanding a final, equitable end to the AIDS pandemic.
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