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** A Resource Round Up Covering Funding Fights & A New Generation of PrEP
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Dear Advocate,

The news is moving fast, and the need for advocacy is moving even faster. AVAC is providing resources, updates on its fight against the US government on the foreign aid freeze, documenting impacts on STI prevention, and sharing new opportunities for education and advocacy in HIV prevention.
Policy Fights and Funding — From Further Cuts to Foreign Aid to Defunded STI Prevention


** AVAC Condemns US Administration’s ‘Pocket Rescission’ Request to Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid
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The latest move by the US Administration to undermine congressional checks and balances and gut funding for foreign assistance involves a so-called “pocket rescission” whereby the President asks Congress to approve the cancellation of funds late in the fiscal year. Read AVAC’s statement ([link removed]) and NPR’s coverage, White House goes after more foreign aid cuts ([link removed]) for more context.

And late last night, the US District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the government from withholding funds Congress has already appropriated. Most significantly, the judge addressed the illegality of “pocket rescissions”.

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** The Real-World Impact of Defunding STI Research
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The impact of US funding cuts on STI research and prevention remains largely overlooked—even as the consequences grow dire. These cuts are devastating STI surveillance, prevention, diagnostics and research and development. In a new piece for TheBodyPro, AVAC’s Alison Footman ([link removed]) documents these losses through the voices of seven leading researchers whose work—and communities—are directly at risk.

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RESOURCES
• HIV Prevention R&D at Risk: Tracking the Impact of US Funding Cuts ([link removed]) highlights the impact of US cuts to the pipeline of HIV prevention R&D. And learn about the Impact of PEPFAR Stop Work Orders ([link removed]) and Why STI Funding Matters ([link removed]) in AVAC’s other trackers of the impacts and consequences of the Administration's actions.
• Track the progress of AVAC’s court fight against executive overreach on our dedicated page: AVAC v. United States Department of State ([link removed])
• Our weekly Global Health Watch ([link removed]) newsletter to keep advocates informed, prepared, and connected. Subscribe here (avac.org/signup) .


** Will Lenacapavir be a Lever or a Let-Down? Lessons, Resources and Considerations for Implementation in the United States
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Hosted by The Choice Agenda ([link removed]) and the HIV BLUPrInt ([link removed]) team, this webinar will explore what’s next for rolling out injectable lenacapavir for PrEP (LEN) ([link removed]) in the US, and the advocacy to increase HIV prevention access, empowerment, and reach. Find additional resources on rolling out LEN globally, how to achieve impact on the epidemic, and an overview of the efficacy trials here ([link removed]) .

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** South Africa AIDS Conference (SAAIDS), September 8-11
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Attending the 12^th annual SA AIDS conference ([link removed]) in Johannesburg, South Africa, next week? Don’t miss the Advocates’ Corner, a keynote plenary where AVAC’s Mitchell Warren shares perspective on the future of HIV prevention, and an important satellite on Wednesday, Bridging the Gap and Identifying Opportunities: Innovative Strategies to Accelerate HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Care for Key and Vulnerable Populations in South Africa.
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Starting on September 16 @ 11:00am ET


** 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research!
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AVAC and partners are hosting a 24-hour livestream event ([link removed]) with scientists, researchers and advocates from around the world to share insights, answer questions, and inspire action!

Join us on YouTube ([link removed]) , and track the conversation on Bluesky (@saveaidsresearch.bsky.social‬ ([link removed]) ) and Instagram (@saveaidsresearch ([link removed]) ).

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For busy advocates, we hope these resources and opportunities will support your work in the fight to save investment in research, to speed access to choices in HIV & STI prevention, and to bolster the HIV response in this time of transition.

Best,

AVAC
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