At its special session on 26 October 2026 in Geneva, the Board emphasised that the transformation must protect people and communities living with, at risk of, and affected by HIV, while safeguarding the progress made in the global AIDS response.
The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board has reaffirmed its support for a continued, streamlined, and strengthened UNAIDS Joint Programme, rejecting the proposal to sunset UNAIDS.
Today’s weekly catch-up was chaired by Vaness! Although we had just six team members in the office, it was a great opportunity to take a short break from work stress, get moving, stretch a little, and recharge our energy for the tasks ahead. 💪😊
🌈✨ 🎥 Relive the highlights of the inaugural APCOM Thailand Equality Gala 2026, held on 25 September, bringing together leaders, partners, and LGBTQI+ communities to celebrate progress and strengthen our commitment to equality, health, human rights, and inclusion.
📣 Official Speaker Announcement | APCOM Community Summit 2026: Connecting Asia 2.0
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🌏💡 Meet the speakers joining us for APCOM Community Summit 2026: Connecting Asia 2.0, under the theme “AI and Innovations for Community-Led Programming.”
🤩 The event also featured the National Final Performance Awards, performances by people with intellectual disabilities alongside Drag Queens, a team dance showcase, and a fine art fashion photography exhibition celebrating identity, confidence, and potential.
One of the highlights was a panel discussion featuring Midnight alongside partner organisations on developing diverse communities and preparing for WorldPride. The discussion explored community development, inclusion, collaboration, and creating more opportunities for everyone
💫 Since 2017, Down Syndrome Hero Thailand has created inclusive spaces through art, fashion, photography, music, dance, and performance, empowering people with Down syndrome to express themselves, showcase their abilities, and share their dreams with society.
Midnight and Bobo joined “APID a Little Dream — A Little Dream of Down Syndrome,” an inspiring event organised by Down Syndrome Hero Thailand and Khun Surachai Saengsuwan to celebrate the talents, creativity, and potential of people with intellectual disabilities, on 3 October.
💛💜 Intersex Awareness Day | 26 October
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Intersex people deserve recognition, dignity, bodily autonomy and equal rights. 💛💜
Asexuality Awareness Week 25-31 October
Asexuality is a valid identity, and every experience deserves understanding and respect. Asexuality generally refers to experiencing little or no sexual attraction, and asexual people have diverse experiences, identities and relationships.
🌍 United Nations Day | 24 October 2026
Celebrating the UN’s 81st Anniversary
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A better world is one where no one is left behind. 💙
🎨🚴♂️ Art and Action! Wellbeing Activity
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✨ Throwback to World Mental Health Day 2026: Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
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💃🕺 Reel, Rhythm, Relax: A Day Out with the APCOM Team
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✨ Throwback to World Mental Health Day 2026: Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
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🤩 Read now: apcom.org/reel-rhythm-relax-…






















