#UequalsUDanceChallenge
A youth-led creative campaign bringing Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) closer to young people.
Supported by
International AIDS Society
Youth Hub
UNAIDS
Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe & Central Asia regions
OUR MISSION
Everyone deserves to know U=U.
We make HIV science approachable and shareable.
We create with young people, for young people.
We help U=U move across languages, cultures, and communities.
Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) means that a person living with HIV who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV.
Read full UNAIDS Explainer here.
OUR SOLUTIONS
3-step challenge: Learn, Record, Pass it on.
No dance experience needed.
Just your hands, your voice, and one message that can help reduce HIV stigma.
First launched in 2024 as part of the UNAIDS Asia Pacific World AIDS Day campaign, the project is expanding in 2026 with support from the International AIDS Society through multilingual content, youth-led social media participation, and offline pop-up labs across countries.
POP-UP Labs
Offline pop-ups bring U=U into local communities beyond online reach and gather feedback to refine the campaign model.
Social Media Participation Snapshot
Community Engagement Highlights
From global conferences to community and local health settings, the U=U Dance Challenge came to life through locally adapted activities and partnerships across countries.
BRAZIL
CONFERENCE PILOT
Taking U=U to AIDS 2026
Rio de Janeiro · July 2026
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INDIA
COMMUNITY EMBED
Bringing U=U into Allyship Fest
Mumbai · August 2026
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CHINA
CULTURAL & SERVICE INTEGRATION
Connecting U=U, Mid-Autumn Celebration and HIV testing
Shanghai · September 2026
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JOIN US
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Be a U=U Butterfly
1. Learn the simple hand move;
2. Record and post your video;
3. Tag 2 friends to pass it on.
#UequalsUDanceChallenge
#RethinkRebuildRise
Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram: @UequalsUDanceChallenge
Be a Youth Ambassador
Are you a young creator, influencer, or advocate?
Join us as a Youth Ambassador to help spread U=U on social media, with the opportunity to receive a certificate of participation.
Host a Pop-up
Bring the U=U Dance Challenge to your community by hosting a local pop-up or including the hand dance in your prevention programs.
Contact us for more supporting materials needed.
Share your thoughts through a 2-minute short survey and tell us how the U=U Dance Challenge can better reach young people in your local communities.
Join the Team
We welcome volunteers to help with outreach, translation, event support, content creation, and community engagement.
