European AIDS Treatment Group

27/07/2026

EATG is pleased to co-organise the Silver Zone, a dedicated networking and dialogue space in the Global Village that celebrates the experiences, leadership and resilience of older people living with HIV. This is a partnership between five organisations spanning four countries: Ribbon – A Center of Excellence (USA), Realize (Canada), the European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG) (Germany/Belgium), RNP+ Brasil (Brazil), and Coletivo Loka de Efavirenz (Brazil).

Booth 142, Global Village, Pavilion 2, Riocentro
July 27–30 2026
10:30 – 18:00 daily [15:30 – 23:00 CET]

Via the link below, you can:

- Check out the full Silver Zone 2026 programme

- See EATG's involvement in the sessions

- Learn how to follow the activities online via Facebook and YouTube

https://www.eatg.org/events/silver-zone-at-aids-2026/



IAS - International AIDS Society

EATG in partnership with Ribbon – A Center of Excellence, Realize, RNP+ Brasil, and Coletivo Loka de Efavirenz is co-organising “The Silver Zone: A Networking Zone for Older People Living with HIV” in the Global Village at the 26th International AIDS Conference (27 July – 31 July 2026) in Ri...

27/07/2026

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IAS - International AIDS Society

24/07/2026

EATG is happy to take part in the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) with four posters and as a co-organiser of the Silver Zone in the Global Village.

Whether you are joining in Rio de Janeiro or online, we invite you to visit our poster presentations, meet our members, and join the activites at the Silver Zone to discuss how community leadership can shape policies and realities for people living and ageing with HIV.

Learn more about our activities: https://www.eatg.org/news/eatg-at-aids-2026/




IAS - International AIDS Society

EATG is happy to take part in the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) with four scientific posters and as a co-organiser of the Silver Zone in the Global Village.

13/07/2026

EATG is glad to announce that our Chair, Daniela Rojas Castro, has joined the Stewardship Council of the Patient Movement Catalyst (PMC), a global initiative working to strengthen the role of lived experience in shaping more responsive, equitable and sustainable health systems.

The Patient Movement Catalyst brings together patient representatives, lived experience leaders and patient engagement champions from around the world to co-create practical strategies that advance meaningful patient partnership in health governance. Guided by the principles of collaboration, co-creation and collective leadership, PMC aims to unlock the full value of lived experience in health systems worldwide.

Daniela's appointment reflects EATG's long-standing commitment to ensuring that communities are not only heard, but are active partners in shaping health policy, research and care. It also strengthens the connection between the HIV community and a growing global movement dedicated to embedding lived experience at every level of decision-making.

The announcement comes as PMC launches PMC Pulse, a new community-driven initiative born from extensive listening and co-creation with patient and lived experience leaders. Rather than adding to the flow of information, PMC Pulse aims to provide monthly, actionable intelligence by bringing together emerging community perspectives with broader cross-sector analysis. As PMC's Amanda Bok describes it, the initiative was created because "the 'why' of patient partnership is no longer the battle; the battle is the 'how' and the 'where' within real health systems under real and mounting pressures."

Learn more about the Patient Movement Catalyst and its work at the Patient Movement Catalyst website.

https://patientmovementcatalyst.org/

01/07/2026

In its second funding cycle, EATG’s – Amplifying Community Voices for Prevention project resumed activities from November 2024 to June 2026, partnering with community representatives to build their capacity to deliver and advocate for community-led, integrated HIV prevention services. SCOPE strengthens community engagement at local and regional levels to reduce gaps in access to and uptake of HIV combination prevention interventions among populations most affected by HIV, who continue to be inadequately served by health systems and underrepresented in policy and public debate.

Working with the Community Expert Group and EATG Members, the project implemented capacity-building initiatives, fostered networking and awareness-raising opportunities, and supported the development and adaptation of community-informed communication materials and advocacy tools.

This newsletter highlights what we achieved together during the second cycle of SCOPE. It celebrates the collective efforts, partnerships, and impact of our community in advancing equitable, community-led HIV prevention across Europe and Central Asia.

https://www.eatg.org/news/scope-2024-2026-strengthening-community-voices-in-hiv-combination-prevention-newsletter/

30/06/2026

"With this project, EuroNPUD member organisations addressed a common issue: they wanted practical, trustworthy information in their own language. They wanted resources that reflected their own environments, their own services, and the challenges they face every day. This project therefore focused on more than translation. It focused on adaptation."

Read the new SCOPE blog 'Beyond Translation: Making Harm Reduction Information Accessible Across Europe (France, Poland and Portugal)' by Leo Jefferys (EuroNPUD)

https://www.eatg.org/blogs/beyond-translation-making-harm-reduction-information-accessible-across-europe-france-poland-and-portugal/

29/06/2026

"Very quickly, it became clear that this wasn’t just about translating words. It was about translating meaning. Because in HIV, language carries a lot. It carries fear, stigma, medical complexity, and also reassurance, clarity, and empowerment. So, we didn’t just translate the text. We slowed things down, simplified where needed, added explanations, and included questions that people actually ask after diagnosis, the kind of questions that don’t always appear in clinical spaces, but come up in real life. While doing so, we ensured the knowledge was both culturally sensitive and thoughtfully localized, so it could genuinely reflect and respond to the needs of local communities."

Read the new SCOPE blog 'From Translation to Access: Why Language Matters in HIV Care' by Ozla Nuh (OurCARE)

https://www.eatg.org/blogs/scope-from-translation-to-access-why-language-matters-in-hiv-care-turkey/

22/06/2026

EATG is proud to announce its participation in the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) “United for Health” float during the WorldPride 2026 Canal Parade in Amsterdam on 1 August 2026.

WorldPride 2026 will bring together communities, organisations and allies from around the world to celebrate diversity, inclusion and equity. Through its participation in the Canal Parade, EMA aims to highlight the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare, science and public health. EATG will join the Agency and other partners on board the “United for Health” float, reinforcing the shared commitment to ensuring that healthcare systems and medicines development reflect and respond to the needs of all communities.

We welcome the opportunity to stand alongside key partners in celebrating diversity while drawing attention to the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ and migrant communities, and people living with HIV. We are especially delighted that EATG member Eliane Becks Nininahazwe will represent our community at this celebration.

“Pride is about visibility, dignity, and the power of community. Representing EATG, I join EMA’s float at WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam to stand against HIV stigma and for inclusive health. Today, more than ever, it is essential HIV care remains accessible to everyone, especially for migrant- and LGBTQIA+ communities. United for Health means science and care must serve everyone. Together, we celebrate diversity as strength and affirm that equity saves lives.”
Eliane Becks Nininahazwe, member, European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG)

This year’s participation is particularly meaningful for EATG as it coincides with 20 years of collaboration between EATG and EMA. Over the past two decades, the partnership has helped strengthen patient involvement in medicines regulation and fostered greater inclusion of community perspectives in health decision-making processes across Europe.

“As EATG marks 20 years of collaboration with EMA, we are proud to join the Agency at WorldPride 2026 and to be represented on the ‘United for Health’ float. This moment celebrates the power of partnership, inclusion and community voices in shaping better health outcomes. Pride reminds us that equitable healthcare begins when LGBTQIA+ people are seen, heard and meaningfully involved.”
David Haerry, Vice-Chair, European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG)

EATG’s participation will reflect its longstanding commitment to advocating for the meaningful involvement of people living with and affected by HIV, as well as its broader work to advance health equity, human rights and access to quality healthcare.

https://www.eatg.org/news/eatg-to-join-emas-united-for-health-float-at-worldpride-2026/

19/06/2026

EATG endorses the joint civil society statement led by Platform for Undocumented Migrants - PICUM “No to EU law enabling home raids, policing of public services and racial profiling”, which, since earlier in 2026, has warned that the EU Return Regulation risks normalising surveillance, immigration raids, racial profiling, and the use of public services as instruments of migration enforcement.

EATG shares its concerns regarding the impact of such measures on fundamental rights, public health, and access to treatment and care.

For migrants living with chronic conditions -including HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, mental health conditions, cancer, diabetes, or pregnancy-related healthcare needs- interruption of care can lead to treatment discontinuation, worsening health outcomes, increased transmission risks, and complete loss to follow-up.

EATG therefore calls on European institutions and Member States to include clear health safeguards in all return procedures, including:

*Comprehensive medical assessment before return;

*Individual evaluation of treatment needs and healthcare access in the receiving country;

*Safe transfer of care and medical records where appropriate;

*Protection of uninterrupted access to medicines and treatment;

*Independent monitoring of continuity of care following return;

*Strong safeguards preventing enforcement measures from discouraging people from seeking healthcare.

Read more: https://www.eatg.org/news/eatg-endorses-picum-statement-and-calls-for-health-safeguards-in-the-eu-return-regulation/

ILGA-Europe

18/06/2026

This year, EATG’s annual General Assembly (GA) took place virtually on May 29 and 30, bringing together members, staff, and leadership for two days of reflection, discussion, and decision-making focused on the organisation’s future.

We are pleased to announce the composition of the Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term:

Daniela Rojas Castro – Chair

Kağan Çavuşoğlu – Secretary*

Nikos Dedes – Treasurer

David Haerry – Vice-Chair*

Ann Piercy – Director*

Axel Vanderperre – Director*

*newly elected

"The landscape is shifting, politically, scientifically, and for the communities we represent. Funding is shrinking, policy windows are narrowing, and the pressure on civil society is real. EATG has always navigated complexity by staying grounded in its communities and rigorous in its strategy. This General Assembly strengthened both: renewed leadership and a shared commitment to positioning EATG where it can have the greatest impact in the years ahead."
Daniela Rojas Castro, Chair of the Board of Directors

Read more: https://www.eatg.org/news/eatg-general-assembly-2026-building-on-our-shared-commitment/

This year, EATG’s annual General Assembly (GA) took place virtually on May 29 and 30, bringing together members, staff, and leadership for two days of reflection, discussion, and decision-making focused on the organisation’s future.