In a recent turn of events that shook the core of the ICASA 2023 in Harare, the unexpected cancellation of the People’s March, a vital platform for advocacy and awareness, has sparked a wave of disappointment and condemnation among the conference’s participants, Civil Society, activists, and community members. The statement: “Upholding Civil Society Voices in Health International Conferences: A Response to the Suppression and Cancellation of Communities At ICASA 2023” serves as a collective response to this suppression of civil society voices and reflects on the broader context of community treatment since the beginning of ICASA 2023.