Mpact Global marks 20 years as a leading global organisation in the continued fight against HIV

Mpact Global, a leading global organisation advancing queer health and human rights, today unveiled a new logo in honour of its 20th anniversary year. The refreshed brand identity honours two decades of community-led advocacy while signalling bold forward momentum at a time when LGBTQ+ organisations around the world face mounting political and cultural backlash.

“For 20 years, our work has been rooted in community and global partnership,” said Andrew Spieldenner, Executive Director of Mpact Global. “This new logo reflects both our history and our future. At a moment when many LGBTQ+ organisations are being forced to retreat, Mpact is pressing forward, grounded in our legacy and energised for what’s ahead.”

The commemorative 20th anniversary logo features a globe at its centre, reflecting Mpact’s international reach and its belief that queer communities are connected across borders. The bold pink lettering and star elements celebrate visibility and pride, while signaling forward motion.

“The world around us has radically changed, but many of the needs of our community are consistent - fundamental human rights, decriminalisation of gay sex, access to health care and freedom of gender expression,” said Alex Garner, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Communications.

“Our new graphic identity is a celebration of our resistance, determination, and our shameless efforts to create strong and healthy queer communities.”

Founded in 2006 as The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF), Mpact began as a coalition of activists responding to the disproportionate impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men. Over the past two decades, the organisation has grown into the only global organisation dedicated to building community for gay, bisexual, and queer men while defending their health, dignity and rights.

Today, Mpact operates in 62 countries, supporting local advocates, strengthening leadership and pushing for policies that protect the health and human rights of queer communities. Since its inception, Mpact has helped shape global responses to HIV and queer health policy by strengthening grassroots leadership, convening international advocates, and influencing public health and human rights.

The organisation has led public campaigns like the Right To initiative, affirming the rights of queer people living with HIV; the annual Besotón Sidoso to challenge stigma, increase the visibility of people living with HIV, and provocatively celebrate sexual expression; and developed creative harm reduction initiatives like the Anal About My Health comic series to break down taboos around gay sexual health.

As Mpact enters its 20th year, the organisation is expanding its reach through new partnerships and global engagement. This year includes the launch of its adult content creator cohort initiative to work collaboratively on sexual health promotion, a major presence at the International AIDS Conference, a convening in Jakarta with community partners to address the undercount of gay men in official HIV estimates, and much more.

Together, these efforts reflect Mpact’s continued commitment to centring queer and community voices in global health spaces.