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OAN 2025-2028 STRATEGIC PLAN

We are proud to share the Ontario AIDS Network’s new Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 — a bold, community-informed roadmap for strengthening Ontario’s HIV response over the next three years. This plan reflects the realities our sector is navigating: funding instability, healthcare access gaps, stigma, and the growing needs of people aging with HIV. It also reflects the strength of our network and our shared commitment to a more equitable, united, and resilient future. Explore the full plan now!

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Seeking Individuals to Join Our Board of Directors

The OAN is seeking new board members to contribute to strategically leading the organization and helping us meet our mandate. Serving on the Board is an extraordinary opportunity for someone who is passionate about Ontario’s HIV sector. We are currently accepting Board nominations from across the province, but we’re especially looking to fill a seat from Northern Ontario. We strongly encourage nominations from individuals who are People Living with HIV, in line with our commitment to meaningful involvement. If you are interested in serving on the OAN Board, or have any questions, please complete the nomination form (below) and email it

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International Trans Day of Visibility

In the HIV sector, we know that trans communities encounter systemic barriers to care, advocacy, and support. We must commit to ensuring that our spaces are inclusive, affirming, and driven by the leadership of trans people. Visibility must go hand in hand with action—through policy change, equitable funding, and amplifying trans voices in decision-making spaces. Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a time to recognize the achievements of trans individuals while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face—particularly in accessing healthcare, safety, and fundamental rights. To our trans colleagues, friends, and community members: we see you, we support you, and

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Network Benefits

📢 Please read and share the RFP with potential candidates! The OAN seeks proposals from insurance brokers, administrators, and consultants to develop a network-wide extended benefits and dental plan with comprehensive coverage, including HIV-related care, mental health services, gender-affirming care, and strong support for frontline workers in the HIV/AIDS sector. Deadline: March 25, 2025.

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International Women’s Day 2025

March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). It’s a global day to recognize and honour the strength, resilience, and power in every woman’s story. Each lived experience—whether of leadership, survival, advocacy, or care—shapes the collective fight for equity and justice. In the HIV movement, women have long been at the forefront, driving change, supporting their communities, and challenging the systems that hold them back. Yet, their stories are too often overlooked. Real progress requires us to listen, uplift, and act on these experiences—ensuring that every voice is heard, every barrier is broken, and every story is valued. Strength is found in

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025

Together, let us work toward a future where ACB individuals living with or affected by HIV can access the care, support, and respect they deserve. By addressing systemic anti-Black racism, we can make significant progress toward 95-95-95 goals and the ultimate objective of getting to zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. Every action we take brings us closer to ending the HIV epidemic and fostering thriving, equitable communities. Resources: To support ongoing efforts in addressing these challenges, we encourage individuals and organizations to connect with the following resources: visit your local AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs), explore the

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Welcome Vimbayi Pheobe Munonyara!

The OAN is pleased to welcome Vimbayi Pheobe Munonyara as our new Lead of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Vimbayi brings over 15 years of experience in the HIV/AIDS sector, spanning Africa, Australia, and Canada. She has led initiatives addressing social determinants of health and championed equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for marginalized communities. Most recently, she contributed her expertise to the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection. Currently a board member of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network, she remains deeply committed to health equity and social justice through research and policy development. As the new Lead, Equity at the Ontario AIDS Network, Vimbayi

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OAN 2023/24 Annual Report

We are pleased to share our annual report summarizing OAN, GMSH and WHAI activities, outputs, and financials for the 2023/24 fiscal year. In this report, you’ll find a report-back from the co-chairs of the OAN’s Board of Directors, and an update from our Advisory Committee. You will also get updates about our Skills Development, the Positive Leadership Development Institute and more. The full Annual Report is available on our website for you to explore. We encourage you to dive into the report, learn more about our journey over the past year, and discover how, together, we’re creating a positive impact

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Honour Roll Awards Are Back!

The OAN Honour Roll has recognized over 120 outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to Ontario’s HIV response. It has become one of Ontario’s most esteemed awards within the HIV/AIDS movement.  We are excited to host the awards again in early 2025. We are continuing to accept nominations. Nominate someone for one of the following awards:

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Open Letter to the Government about Supervised Consumption Sites Closures

HIV organizations and other public health leaders expressed our grave concern regarding the government’s announcement to shut down and prohibit supervised consumption services (SCS) sites and restrict harm reduction equipment distribution programs in Ontario. While we acknowledge the complexities of addressing public safety concerns surrounding the toxic drug supply, the choice to dismantle these services will have devastating consequences: reduced safety, increased preventable deaths, increased transmission of bacterial and viral infections, and soaring healthcare costs. Ultimately, these policy changes will further entrench and deepen health disparities, and Ontario will fall behind other jurisdictions in health outcomes. Read the full letter.

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