Stephen Lewis
Celebrated Humanitarian & Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
Stephen Lewis is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in Toronto. He serves as the board chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation which is dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and he is the co-founder and co-director of AIDS-Free World in the United States.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Clinton Health Access Initiative and Emeritus Board Member of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. Mr. Lewis also serves as a Commissioner on the newly formed Global Commission on HIV and the Law, created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the support of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Stephen Lewis' work with the United Nations spanned more than two decades. He was the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa from June 2001 until the end of 2006. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Lewis was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the organization’s global headquarters in New York. From 1984 through 1988, he was Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations. [more...]
Stephen Lewis is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in Toronto. He serves as the board chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation which is dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and he is the co-founder and co-director of AIDS-Free World in the United States.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Clinton Health Access Initiative and Emeritus Board Member of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. Mr. Lewis also serves as a Commissioner on the newly formed Global Commission on HIV and the Law, created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the support of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Stephen Lewis' work with the United Nations spanned more than two decades. He was the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa from June 2001 until the end of 2006. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Lewis was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the organization’s global headquarters in New York. From 1984 through 1988, he was Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations.
From 1970-1978, Mr. Lewis was leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, during which time he became leader of the Official Opposition.
Mr. Lewis is the author of the best-selling book, Race Against Time. He holds 34 honorary degrees from Canadian universities and in June 2010 he received an honorary degree from Dartmouth College in the United States. Mr. Lewis was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest honour for lifetime achievement, in 2003.
He was awarded the Pearson Peace Medal in 2004 by the United Nations Association in Canada; the award celebrates outstanding achievement in the field of international service and understanding. I n 2007, King Letsie III, monarch of the Kingdom of Lesotho (a small mountainous country in Southern Africa) invested Mr. Lewis as Knight Commander of the Most Dignified Order of Moshoeshoe. The order is named for the founder of Lesotho; the knighthood is the country’s highest honour.
[less]A masterful orator, Stephen Lewis enthralls with keynotes on the fight against disease and poverty in the developing world: clarion calls that bring audiences to their feet -- sometimes to tears -- and that get them, whether citizens, governments, or corporations, to take action.
He can speak generally about the developing world, or to specific issues, such as HIV/AIDS, economic development, climate change, and a myriad of other topics.
He carefully tailors his speeches, enlivens them with anecdotes and humor, and is never ashamed of the emotion that may overtake him. Without doubt, he is one of history's great humanitarians.
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- Education
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- Philanthropy
- Human Resources /Human Development
- Community-building / Peace issues
- International Issues/World Affairs
- Human Rights
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Environment: Climate Change & Global Warming
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He enthralled his audience. The points he made about the socio-economic evolution were evocative, original and even somewhat disturbing.
–Propane Gas Association of Canada
He enthralled his audience. The points he made about the socio-economic evolution were evocative, original and even somewhat disturbing.
–Propane Gas Association of Canada
Your address was wonderful. It provided us with the tools and information to enhance our advocacy efforts, both collectively and individually. And the passion you have for your convictions was truly motivational.
–The Easter Seal Society
Your presentation touched the hearts and minds of all registrants and was the subject of discussion throughout the symposium. We could not have found a more compelling and passionate speaker.
–Association of Fundraising Professionals
A most meaningful and eloquent presentation.
–The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
The event with Stephen Lewis was an extraordinary success. He was amazing and I am still fielding compliments on his speech!
–Canadian Blood Services
Thank you for fine co-operation and the extensive preparation you put into your excellent presentation.
–Third Canadian Congress on Utilization and Quality Management
Thank you for fine co-operation and the extensive preparation you put into your excellent presentation.
–Third Canadian Congress on Utilization and Quality Management
