Through July 25, the 2014 International AIDS Conference (IAC) conference is taking place in Melbourne, Australia. With over 14,000 delegates, including experts, religious leaders, scientists, writers, and staunch HIV/AIDS advocates in attendance, the #AIDS2014 conference in the yearly gathering of the minds who stand on the global forefront of the HIV/AIDS conversation. In light of last week’s tragic crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, several have said the mood of the conference is sad and reserved as 100 AIDS scientists and researchers who were en route to the conference never made it.
Despite the tragedy, organizers assured delegates that the conference would continue as planned, “in recognition of our colleagues’ dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS” as reported by ABCNews.com. There have been several opportunities for attendees to reflect and mourn those in the community who were lost. Follow the hashtag through the end of the week at #AIDS2014.
Here are 20 tweets I found give a thorough glimpse of the conference thus far.
AIDS 2014 hears about breakthrough in TB treatment abc.net.au/pm/content/201… @amworldtodaypm #tb #hiv #aids2014
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ACTG Network (@ACTGNetwork) July 21, 2014
Have you signed up for daily deliveries yet? Recaps sent out daily throughout the week. bit.ly/1mNL9GC #AIDS2014
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FHI 360 (@FHI360) July 21, 2014
#AIDS2014: Conference hears why Ghana police chief carries bag of condoms.... fb.me/44LzJEfDI
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Kobby Blay (@kobbyblay) July 21, 2014
Because of the stigma of HIV, we need to include people living with HIV in the response - A. Oktariani #AIDS2014
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(@Nimechanuka) July 21, 2014
“Stop saying ‘young people need’,” urged Cedric Nininahazwe. Let them express their needs. bit.ly/1zXAugL #AIDS2014 #HIV #AIDS
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PSI (@PSIimpact) July 21, 2014
Like many buildings in #Melbourne the Parliament of Victoria turns red during #AIDS2014 http://t.co/nMhfGXd4Zk
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(@UNAIDS) July 21, 2014
VIDEO: Interview with Setia Perdana of #Indonesia on youth involvement at #AIDS2014 bit.ly/1ntxiWc
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FHI 360 (@FHI360) July 21, 2014
“Ending AIDS will not happen w/out proper laws” @UNAIDS Director @Michelsidibe @ mtg w/ parliamentarians #AIDS2014 http://t.co/CfWcplWyvp
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(@UNAIDS) July 21, 2014
#AIDS2014 LIVE RECAP of 7/20 incl. opening, @WHO guidelines, perspectives, @NIH Dr. Dieffenbach + more.. eepurl.com/ZlNNv
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USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) July 21, 2014
Op-ed | Redoubling efforts to fight stigma and discrimination key to ending #AIDS via @icrw's @AnneStangl ow.ly/zoMZY #AIDS2014
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Devex (@devex) July 21, 2014
#midwives should work with local authorities & gov to ensure that policy guidelines are followed as means of preventing HIV #AIDS2014
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ICM (@world_midwives) July 21, 2014
Reading: The Opening of the 20th International AIDS Conference #AIDS2014
bit.ly/UmpZ5L
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The Global Fund (@GlobalFund) July 21, 2014
SToP Discrimination, stigma and fear prevent many people with #HIV from accessing treatment. #AIDS2014 http://t.co/xNRtlb8gXj
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Korie Habib (@KorieUNFPA) July 21, 2014
All young people should have the stigma-free facts they need to stay healthy. #AIDS2014 #ZEROdiscrimination http://t.co/6wJSCqpjUj
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UNICEF Australia (@unicefaustralia) July 21, 2014
More than 1M men & boys in Africa have chosen 2 reduce their risk of contracting #HIV through @Jhpiego-supported #VMMC programs! #AIDS2014
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(@Jhpiego) July 19, 2014
Global leaders commit to ending the AIDS epidemic in cities by 2030: ow.ly/zoZSz #AIDS2014
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Make Poverty History (@endpovertynow) July 21, 2014
Expressing deepest sadness at loss of peers onboard #MH17 enroute to #AIDS2014 Conference bit.ly/1pkMaD7 http://t.co/JiVyUpx6bI
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Project HOPE (@projecthopeorg) July 18, 2014
Ambassador Birx speaking at #AIDS2014 on the efforts to control the #HIV pandemic. @PEPFAR bit.ly/1pHKsQQ http://t.co/iECEuV7Y0w
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AIDS.gov (@AIDSgov) July 21, 2014
10 out of 18 countries report higher #hiv infections among circumcised men. #circumcision = #fraud ow.ly/zpfkK
#africa #Aids2014
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Amer Acad Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPed) July 21, 2014
#AIDS2014 LIVE RECAP of 7/20 incl. opening, @WHO guidelines, perspectives, @NIH Dr. Dieffenbach + more.. eepurl.com/ZlNNv
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PATHDrugDevelopment (@PATHdrugdev) July 21, 2014
1.6 million HIV deaths/yr: High prices hinder access to treatment where most needed #AIDS2014 msf.ca/en/article/aid… http://t.co/uyrWQkPoHm
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MSF Canada (@MSF_canada) July 21, 2014