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Activists Rally at HIV/AIDS Conference Amid Funding Cuts

9/4/2025

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The 29th U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS will take place from September 4-7 in Washington, D.C., with Magic Johnson as keynote speaker.
Advocacy groups are opposing proposed federal cuts that could reduce HIV funding by $2 billion.
Activists, including Javier Muñoz, are urging Congress to maintain funding due to rising HIV rates.
The #SaveHIVFunding campaign will feature a quilt installation on September 5 to represent lives at risk.
Paul Kawata, retiring NMAC executive director, reflects on 36 years of advocating for health equity in the HIV community.

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Story summary

The 29th U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS will take place from September 4-7 in Washington, D.C., with Magic Johnson as keynote speaker.
Advocacy groups are opposing proposed federal cuts that could reduce HIV funding by $2 billion.
Activists, including Javier Muñoz, are urging Congress to maintain funding due to rising HIV rates.
The #SaveHIVFunding campaign will feature a quilt installation on September 5 to represent lives at risk.
Paul Kawata, retiring NMAC executive director, reflects on 36 years of advocating for health equity in the HIV community.