The main objective of the national symposium was to let high level religious leaders sign their commitments to end HIV related stigma and commit themselves to a meaningful engagement in national HIV response so as to reach the national 95 95 95 targets by 2030. This is because about 90% of Tanzanians belong to a religion; therefore, engaging these leaders is expected to have a great impact due to the fact that they reach far down to the grassroots, are highly trusted and respected as well.