Prince Harry and Elton John launch a global AIDS prevention organization

LONDON – Sir Elton John and Prince Harry launch the new AIDS prevention organization Men Star Coalition

The 33-year-old royal musician and musician Rocket Man attended the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. to help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Harry – who is the co-founder of Sentebale, the African charity's HIV organization – said that "we are not going to be able to stop the AIDS epidemic." he was honored to speak alongside the 71-year-old pop legend who devoted much of his life to In 1965, John was a close friend of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, who died in a motorcycle accident. car in Paris in September 1997. – wh In 1987, he opened the first unit specializing in HIV / AIDS in the UK.

He said, "I am honored to share the stage with someone who has always put people at the center of his work. For more than a quarter of a century, he has worked tirelessly to fund research services and communities around the world. Today, he has come to Amsterdam to announce his latest effort: a $ 1 billion global partnership to break the cycle of men's HIV transition – particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. "

John, who works with Aids Relief (PEPFAR) with his foundation, commented on their work and how much work is still needed in sub-Saharan Africa.

He said:" Since I founded The Elton John Aids Foundation a quarter of a century ago, an article of faith for us is that no one is left behind. Our LGBT Fund in partnership with PEPFAR is part of this spirit. The LGBT community has suffered from discrimination and isolation in many parts of sub – Saharan Africa, which has worsened vulnerability to HIV and left too many people behind to access treatment. I am proud of what we have achieved with this fund and hope that his work can continue.

Harry reaffirmed the importance of youth education and new technologies in the fight against AIDS

. put people at the heart of our strategies – when we exploit the enormous potential of people living with HIV to guide service delivery; when we create platforms for young people to shape and direct the services they rely on. "- The Duke at # AIDS2018 [sic]"

He adds, "New, energetic and innovative solutions are more than ever needed – and that's exactly what you're about to see from @eltonofficial and partners of the Coalition of Men. [sic] "

John also warned that it is young men who are at greatest risk because of increased infections. and 35, because of not receiving the screening and treatment they need.

He said, "Young people are the only age group where HIV infections increase, not fall.

"We need to work together through agencies, charities and industries to make changes on a large scale. – The Duke of Sussex, @EltonOfficial and @ NdabaMandela launches @Menstar a new $ 1.2 billion coalition breaking the cycle of HIV through screening and treatment of HIV in men # AIDS2018 pic.twitter.com/d6Y0Cczn8c

– Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 24, 2018

"Inspired by the Growing concern over the rate of new HIV infections among young women, the MenStar Coalition is bravely attacking the root cause of this problem – lack of awareness of HIV prevention among hard-to-reach young men . "- The Duke of Sussex # AIDS2018 pic.twitter.com/gULicuKIKi

– Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 24, 2018

" Too many people still do not know 39; harmful training effect on education and others community services do not prioritize HIV prevention and treatment. – The Duke of Sussex # AIDS2018 pic.twitter.com/ixkuI82rgz

– Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 24, 2018

"Too many people in the world still do not know the damage the effect of training on education and other community services not to prioritize the prevention and treatment of HIV. "- The Duke of Sussex # AIDS2018 pic.twitter.com/ixkuI82rgz

– Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 24, 2018