Peng Liyuan, celebrated advocate and World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, made waves at a youth-focused AIDS prevention event in Beijing this week. Speaking at the University of Science and Technology Beijing ahead of 2024 World AIDS Day, she rallied young volunteers to keep fighting the stigma and spreading awareness. 🎗️
In a symbolic moment, Peng handed a bright red flag to a student volunteer leader, spotlighting the critical role of Gen-Z in public health initiatives. 'Your energy can change the narrative,' she emphasized, sparking cheers from the crowd. 👏
The event blended education with creativity—think classroom debates, interactive plays, and real-life stories from volunteers. Attendees got a front-row seat to China's progress in tackling AIDS, with stats showing fewer new infections and wider access to testing. 📉
Why does this matter? Peng stressed that campuses are ground zero for awareness. 'Youth aren't just the future—they're today's problem-solvers,' she said, urging students to become 'AIDS prevention influencers' in their communities. 💡
