Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse Discusses Activism and New Book on France24

In a recent episode of France24's "À l'Affiche," host Sonia Patricelli interviewed Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, a Franco-Rwandan author, about her new book "La solidarité des ébranlés," published by Éditions Julliard. Mairesse, who has a history of activism with Act Up and Médecins sans frontières, connected her personal experiences in Rwanda to her broader engagement in the fight against AIDS and for access to treatments in the Global South. She paid tribute to the activists who helped make treatments accessible to AIDS patients in South Africa. The discussion resonated with current events, as many donors have drastically cut funding to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. The interview aired on September 8, 2026, and was also available online with a video player requiring cookies. The cover image featured a poster from France24.