XIX International AIDS Conference. Session "Gender and Science: Shifting the Paradigm in HIV Research" discussing the inclusion of structural and biological gender factors as part of HIV research, and the participation of women living with HIV in clinical trials.

4th South African AIDS Conference in Durban. Closing session with a speech by South African Minister of Health, Barbara Hogan, about policies and strategies for human rights and HIV prevention interventions. Discovery Health award to scientist in the HIV field.

Panel session at the 4th South African AIDS Conference, discussing youth activism, child advocacy and women's rights in relation to HIV and AIDS. Among the speakers are Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Deputy President of South Africa Baleka Mbeti.

Opening ceremony of the 4th South African AIDS Conference in Durban in 2009. Deputy President of South Africa, Baleka Mbete, holds an opening speech and the dance group dance4life performs.

Opening session of the 4th South African AIDS Conference in Durban in 2009. Professor Linda Gail Bekker from University of Cape Town talks about the HIV/AIDS situation in South Africa. The film also includes music performances and location shots.

Opening of the 4th South African AIDS Conference in Durban in 2009. In the panel Clarence Mini, Linda-Gail Bekker, Hoosen Coovadia and Gustaaf Wolvaardt. They talk about the role of the SA AIDS Conferences.