On World AIDS Day 2025, IDNOWA reaffirms its commitment to dignity, justice, and solidarity for all communities across West Africa and the diaspora living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
This year’s global theme, “Let Communities Lead”, reflects IDNOWA’s mission to empower faith leaders, civil society, and human rights defenders to dismantle stigma, ensure equitable access to healthcare, and amplify marginalized voices.
“Our interfaith witness must be more than words—it must be action. In West Africa, we carry the sacred duty to confront stigma, defend dignity, and ensure that every person living with HIV is embraced as part of our human family. Justice is not charity; it is the heartbeat of our faith and our advocacy.” — Nana Davis Mac-Iyalla, Executive Director of IDNOWA
IDNOWA honors the lives lost, celebrates the courage of those living with HIV, and recommits to building coalitions that transcend borders, religions, and cultures. The organization envisions a future where health and human rights are inseparable, and no one is left behind.
The Interfaith Diversity Network of West Africa (IDNOWA) is a coalition advancing inclusive leadership, human rights, and dignity across faith and advocacy spaces. Through strategic partnerships, interfaith dialogue, and grassroots action, IDNOWA amplifies marginalized voices and builds resilient communities.
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