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International AIDS Society

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV/AIDS professionals, with 11,600 members from over 170 countries as of July 2020, including clinicians, people living.1

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

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The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV/AIDS professionals, with 11,600 members from over 170 countries as of July 2020, including clinicians, people living with HIV, service providers, policy makers and others. It aims to reduce the global impact of AIDS through collective advocacy. Founded in 1988, IAS headquarters are located in Geneva, and its president since 2024 is Beatriz Grinsztejn.2

The story

The IAS is a non-profit organization founded in 1988, with a mandate to organize the International AIDS Conference. Initially, the IAS headquarters were in Stockholm, and Lars-Olof Kallings was the secretary general from 1988 until 2003.

In 2004, the IAS restructured its organization, expanded the number of professional staff and moved the headquarters to Geneva. The move was intended to strengthen organizational links with other health NGOs and (United Nations) multilateral agencies.

From Wikipedia’s article on International AIDS Society, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Leadership

Who has led International AIDS Society, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chair

  1. Helene D. Gayle2004–2006
  2. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi2012–2014
  3. Linda-Gail Bekker2016–2018
  4. Adeeba Kamarulzaman2020–now
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Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

International AIDS Society revenue by year1$30.6M in 2024+98% since 2023
0$10.0M$20.0M$30.0M$40.0M2023: $15.5M$15.5M20232024: $30.6M$30.6M2024+98%
  • 2024$30.6M1
  • 2023$15.5M1

Timeline

  1. 1988Founded Founded1

Sources

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