AIDS United hosts HIV advocacy fireside chat: Insights from Carl Baloney Jr. and Robert Suttle
January 7, 2025, Washington, D.C. – AIDS United is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the fireside chat, “The Future of HIV Advocacy: Visionary Pathways for the Next Administration,” featuring Carl Baloney Jr., Vice President for Public Affairs and Chief Policy Officer at AIDS United, and Robert Suttle, the celebrated HIV and social justice champion.
Held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, via AIDS United’s various social media channels, the conversation offered an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of HIV advocacy, actionable strategies for driving change in 2025, and the importance of cultivating a new generation of leaders committed to equity, justice, and unity in the fight to end the HIV epidemic.
During the fireside chat, Baloney and Suttle shared their perspectives and reflections, covering a range of critical topics, including the shifting landscape of HIV advocacy concerning HIV prevention, care and treatment over the past decade; strategic approaches for navigating the future political environment and sustaining progress; the role of grassroots efforts, such as AIDSWatch, in empowering new HIV champions and advancing advocacy and opportunities to share their perspective and story; the evolving intersection of racial justice and HIV advocacy in creating an inclusive and impactful movement, regardless of HIV status.
“In the face of political and social challenges, education and advocacy remain our strongest tools to ensure progress toward ending the HIV epidemic, Carl Baloney, Jr., emphasized. This conversation with Robert highlighted the pathways forward to create a movement that reflects the needs of all communities. This dialogue underscored the importance of resources, political will, and education needed to foster new leadership and drive change to achieve our collective goal, regardless of one’s HIV status.
Additionally, AIDS United featured a wealth of resources and opportunities for continued engagement: including participation in the AIDSWatch 2025 which occurs March 31 – April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. To find out more information, please visit aidsunited.org/aidswatch.
AIDS United extends its gratitude to Robert Suttle, the online viewers, and partners who supported this conversation. This conversation represents a vital step forward in advancing equity, justice, and innovative solutions for HIV advocacy. This conversation was presented by We Are United, a program initiative of AIDS United in partnership with the CDC’s #StopHIVTogether campaign.
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About AIDS United: AIDS United is committed to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States through strategic grantmaking, advocacy, and capacity building. To date, AIDS United has invested more than $137 million in communities across 37 states and territories, supporting innovative programs that prioritize syringe access, access to care, capacity-building, HIV prevention, care and advocacy. Learn more at www.aidsunited.org.
