The 2026 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is commemorated by honoring the leadership, courage and resilience of people living with HIV (PLHIV) across generations with the theme “LIGHT THE LEGACY. Remember. Advance. Act.“
Marked every third Sunday of May since 1883, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial has served as a time for people around the world to come together to honor the lives lost to AIDS and renew commitment to show support for people living with HIV all over the world.
On this International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one, a friend, a colleague, or a pioneer in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Share your International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day 2026 plans with us! If you want your event to be visible and known, we can help to promote it. Share your plans with us via the link below – we will pin the event on the map.
Please use the hashtag #AIDSCandlelightmemorial when you post on social media, and also to tag us @gnpplus so we can reshare your posts on our handles.
Memorial Wall
Parekoi
Remembering R. A true parekoi and champion for the HIV advocacy. Our community-based work won’t be the same without you. Forever in my heart. Miss you.
Ugandans and with Uganda Aids Marathon 2026
We light this candle in memory of all lives touched by HIV/Aids. Uganda remembers, Unites, Acts to End Aids by 2030. come on 29 Nov, 2026, in Kampala for Uganda Aids Marathon
Covilen
In memory of a warrior who fought fearlessly against Aids Never to be forgotten
Irene Kpodo
The world lost a passionate community worker the day you passed on. You were results-oriented and passionate about the vulnerable. Working with you was great.