Additional Resources
Advocacy In Action
Advocacy in Action prepares advocates for effective and safe engagement with members of Congress during AIDSWatch, emphasizing the power of personal storytelling to connect lived experiences to policy asks. It offers practical tips for planning meetings, responding in the moment, handling unexpected interactions, and maintaining emotional safety, while reinforcing the importance of follow-up and relationship-building with staffers.
Key Terms
Key Terms is a glossary of commonly-used terms at AIDSWatch and within HIV policy advocacy. This resource provides a brief explanation of terms you may hear during the institutes, plenary, workshops, and during our Hill Day meetings with Congress.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go is a safety and preparation guide for AIDSWatch advocates participating in Hill Day. In light of the current political climate and the communities represented among attendees—including transgender and non-binary individuals, immigrants, and Black and Brown advocates—the document outlines important precautions, expectations, and resources to help ensure participants can advocate safely and confidently while on Capitol Hill.
AIDSWatch Pre-Conference Webinar & Slides
Fall AIDSWatch
Thank you for joining us at Fall AIDSWatch: Transcending the Moment. This virtual mid-year convening, organized by the AIDSWatch planning partners, allows community members to gather to discuss the latest information on policies and conditions impacting our lives. The partners discussed the current political landscape and what it means for people living with HIV and our allies. Then, talked about the new reality we need to face and what actions you can take to build momentum for the important work we’ll do next year at AIDSWatch 2026.