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ICW is the only International network run by and for women living with HIV. The Constitution was written in 2009. The same year ICWEA was granted autonomy.

The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) is a registered regional advocacy network and membership based organisation founded in 2005 that exists to give visibility to women living with HIV. It was established in 1992 at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam by 52 women living with HIV from all over the world that had attended this Conference. At that time, there were few treatment services available for women living with HIV and a desperate desire for support, information and need to influence and input into policy development. In 2003 the first International Strategic Plan was developed prioritising for the network to get closer to its membership leading to the formation of ICW Southern Africa in 2004 and ICW Eastern Africa (ICWEA) in 2005. ICWEA has since then established its governance structure in 2007, developed a regional strategic plan and confirmed its registration in Uganda in 2008.

22/09/2025

Strengthening collective action to end violence against women & girls living with HIV in Eastern Africa.

Last week in Tanzania, during the Convening, participants from across the region came together to co-create a 2-Year Regional Joint Collaborative Advocacy Agenda.

This agenda is a bold step toward uniting voices, strategies, and resources to address new and evolving forms of violence against women and girls living with HIV.

Key priorities agreed upon include:
Developing a clear overarching goal, identifying 1–2 priority advocacy issues to drive in the next 1–2 years, designing strategies and interventions for impact, mapping key actors, stakeholders, & regional platforms for engagement.

This joint agenda is not just a document—it’s a movement-building tool to strengthen advocacy, amplify our collective voices, & ensure women & girls living with HIV in Eastern Africa live free from violence & inequality.

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19/09/2025

Happening now in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

ICWEA, in partnership with ICW-Kenya Chapter & DWWT, & with support from UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls, has convened a regional networking forum on Ending Violence Against Women & Girls (EVAW/G).

This convening brings together women living with HIV, feminists & activists across the region to reflect, connect, & build collective strategies.

Our goal is clear: to strengthen movement-building efforts and accelerate action to end new & evolving forms of violence against women & girls.

At ICWEA, we believe that meaningful change happens when diverse voices come together to shape a shared vision of justice, equality, & dignity.

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15/09/2025

The International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA), with support from ViiV Healthcare, is implementing a project: Empowering Women & AGYW in HIV Prevention.

The project drives the implementation of the CHOICE Manifesto by expanding the role of HIV Prevention Champions, transforming community-level advocacy into regional influence on HIV prevention policies and research priorities.

Building on our successful 2023/24 leadership program, trained Champions will:
🔹 Lead policy engagement at national & regional levels
🔹 Mentor the next generation of AGYW advocates
🔹 Ensure women’s priorities shape research & new prevention technologies.

In Uganda, a focused workshop will demystify clinical research, address misconceptions through the hashtag ’s pillars, safety, and representation. Empower AGYW as Research Literacy Ambassadors & advocate for inclusive, women-centered participation in HIV prevention research.

Women’s leadership is central to advancing .

12/09/2025

Still reflecting on !

How have we worked? How have we moved? And how do we set a new pace to sustain the HIV response?

Take a listen 👇

05/09/2025

| The Right to Health: Bridging gaps across other sectors to achieve equitable health for all.

Earlier at the conference, our very own Lillian Mworeko moderated a session: “From the lab to last mile: Ensuring equitable access to Lenacapavir HIV treatment in LMICs.”

The discussion spotlighted the urgent need to translate scientific breakthroughs into equitable health solutions that reach communities most affected by HIV.

We appreciate CEHURD Uganda, in collaboration with Ministry of Health - Uganda, for hosting this important convening that continues to shape Uganda’s health & human rights landscape.

At ICWEA, as we mark , we remain committed to amplifying women’s voices, strengthening advocacy, & ensuring that HIV prevention & treatment innovations are accessible to all.

26/08/2025

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of impact!

LIVE STREAM via youtube.com/live/Ovn_CljrRog?si=k-m3cyLnwuxaB0mg

Don’t miss it!

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26/08/2025

We are 20 today!

What an incredible journey it has been — 20 years of courage, sisterhood, & justice.

We deeply appreciate all our partners, allies, & communities for walking this journey with us & for enabling ICWEA to contribute meaningfully to the HIV response for women & girls.

Indeed, | Aluta Continua!

| 2025

26/08/2025

We are 20 years today!

What an amazing journey of courage, sisterhood, and justice it has been. Together, we have amplified voices, advanced rights, and contributed to the HIV response for women and girls across Africa.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, allies, and communities for walking this journey with us.

Aluta Continua!

Indeed,

18/08/2025

Today, with support from the Spotlight Initiative through UNDP, ICWEA is training Civil Society Organisations in Arua & Terego to:
➡️ Monitor Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & GBV services
➡️ Advocate for improved service delivery
➡️ Demand accountability from duty bearers

The training pays special attention to the needs of women & girls living with HIV, women & girls with disabilities, & vulnerable communities in refugee settlements.

Discussions revealed alarming rates of teenage pregnancies and child mothers in both refugee settlements and surrounding host communities, underscoring the urgent need for stronger, more inclusive SRHR and GBV interventions.

At ICWEA, we believe that by strengthening CSOs, we empower communities to raise their voices, hold leaders accountable, & ensure that no woman or girl is left behind.

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Plot 1106 Ssenge Road, Wakiso District
Kampala
P.O.BOX32252,KAMPALA,

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+256414531913

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http://www.icwea.org/, http://twitter.com/ICWEastAfrica

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ICWEA is the only International network run by and for women living with HIV. It was established in 1992 at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam by 52 women living with HIV from all over the world that had attended this Conference. At that time, there were few treatment services available for women living with HIV and a desperate desire for support, information and need to influence and input into policy development. In 2003 the first International Strategic Plan was developed prioritising for the network to get closer to its membership leading to the formation of ICW Southern Africa in 2004 and ICW Eastern Africa (ICWEA) in 2005. ICWEA has since then established its governance structure in 2007, developed a regional strategic plan and confirmed its registration in Uganda in 2008. The Constitution was written in 2009. The same year ICWEA was granted autonomy.

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