The Women’s Networking Zone (WNZ) is a community forum led by women’s organizations within the International AIDS Conference for community members, advocates, researchers, service providers, and decision-makers to meet, share, and learn together. UN Women is proud to be a founding partner of the WNZ, fostering connection and dialogue between women in the HIV response over the last twenty years. 

At the 26^th International AIDS Conference, the WNZ presents the theme From Crisis to Care: Building and Nurturing Feminist Power, Pushing Forward on Accountability, and Securing Our Collective Survival to advocate for feminist leadership, solidarity, and accountability within the HIV/AIDS response. This networking zone is convened by several women’s organizations, including the ATHENA Network, the International Community of Women, Gestos, International Planned Parenthood Federation, and more. 

The WNZ opening will take place on Monday, July 27^th from 3-4:30pm BRT. The WNZ will be open from July 27-July 31, located in the Global Village. The International AIDS Conference will occur July 27-31 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.