The Drug Policy Network South East Europe endorsed a joint letter addressed to the President of the United Nations General Assembly regarding the process leading to the 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS.
While efforts have been made to facilitate civil society engagement, including through the Multistakeholder Task Force (MSTF), there are significant concerns that the current process may limit meaningful influence on the Political Declaration. In particular, the timeline and scope of engagement risk creating a gap between participation and actual decision-making.
The letter calls for a strengthened and more substantive role for civil society, including formal recognition of the MSTF as a channel for consolidated inputs into the drafting of the Political Declaration, and the establishment of structured opportunities to engage with Member States during negotiations.
We invite all our member organisations, other civil society organisations, networks, and communities to endorse this letter following this link>>>.
Initial endorsements are welcome by 30 March 2026.