Stephen Lewis
Canadian diplomat, former UN Special Envoy for HIV-AIDS in Africa and Massey Lecturer; prominent advocate who drew international attention to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and critiqued global policy responses.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 54min
How Stephen Lewis helped changed the world's mind about AIDS
Stephen Lewis, former UN envoy and tireless AIDS advocate, reflects on the moral emergency of HIV/AIDS in Africa and lambasts global indifference. He recounts harrowing scenes from hospitals and orphaned children. He criticizes IMF/World Bank policies, phantom aid, and low G8 commitments. He pushes bold remedies: debt relief, accountable aid, women's leadership, and universal treatment targets.
