In a video message for his charity Sentebale at the Opening Ceremony of the AIDS 2020 Conference, Harry said the current health crisis has been “a challenging experience.”
“This year’s theme is resilience, something all of us around the globe have understood, specifically in recent months,” said the 35-year-old royal.
“For many, digging deep to find that resilience has been a challenging experience.”
He went on to speak commend the resilience of those affected by HIV and AIDS, for whom his charity Sentebale provides mental health and wellbeing support.
“For those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS, the examples of resilience within one’s self and the community, have been felt and fostered for decades,” he said.
“At Sentebale we see the resilience of young people every single day, which is why I’ve been inspired each day, since founding the non-profit organisation with Prince Seesio in 2006.”
“As you’re about to see, these young people are about to speak out, chasing justice, as role models to their peers, support HIV prevention and challenge limiting systems in the hope of a more inclusive and accepting environment for all.
“And when they face set-backs, they not only push back, but bounce back. They are resilience personified. We all succeed when they are empowered.”
See Prince Harry’s full speech below:
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