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Dear Avnish,
The XVIII International AIDS Conference starts this Sunday, with a focus on the role of human rights in HIV/AIDS interventions. The Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) has several events on the agenda. If you are in Vienna, please join us, or stop by our booth (#627). A complete schedule of all our events is included in this email, as well as detailed information about two of our main sessions, and a road map to all the female condom-related events and activities at the conference. We hope to see you--
Advocating for Women-Centered HIV Prevention Technologies and Environments
When: Thursday, July 22, 11:00 -12:30
Where: Mini Room 8
Description
Women and adolescent girls are acutely affected by HIV and AIDS. Despite this, woman-initiated and controlled prevention options remain largely inaccessible or still in development. In addition to prevention technologies, structural factors such as gender inequality, economic security, and public policy also shape whether women can exercise agency in protecting themselves. Civil society advocacy that targets local and international decision-makers is critical for expanding access to existing and future prevention options, and policy advocates and program practitioners have complementary roles in advocacy efforts. In this workshop, experienced facilitators will equip participants with skills and strategies to advocate for structural HIV prevention interventions and access to the full range of woman-initiated prevention options.
Speakers
Serra Sippel, President, Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), USA
Bidia Deperthes, HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor, UNFPA, USA
Manju Chatani-Gada, Senior Program Manager, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC); and Cofounder, African Microbicide Advocacy Group (AMAG), USA
Megan Dunbar, Vice President of Programs, Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, USA
Maya Gokul, Training Manager, Support, South Africa
Moderator
'Rolake Odetoyinbo, Executive Director, Positive Action for Treatment Access (PATA), Nigeria
Prevention Now! Female Condoms and Tools for Use, Programming, and Advocacy for Universal Access
When: Monday, July 19, 16:30-18:00
Where: Global Village Session Room 2 (GVSR2)
Workshop Description Female condoms are the only HIV/STI and pregnancy dual protection tool available for use today that is designed to be initiated by women. Despite their many benefits and advantages, female condoms remain largely underfunded, inaccessible, and underused because of a lack of political will and effective programming. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to correctly use the female condom and with advocacy tools to urge donors and governments to make female condoms available, accessible, and affordable to all.
Facilitators
Kimberly Whipkey, Senior Associate for Advocacy and Outreach, Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), USA
Nienke Blauw, Advocacy Officer Universal Access to Female Condoms (UAFC) Joint Programme, World Population Foundation, Netherlands
Presenters
Maya Gokul, Training Manager, Support, South Africa
Annie-Michéle Salla, Head of HIV Division, Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing Social (ACMS), Cameroon
Heyndricks Bile, Special Projects Coordinator, Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing Social (ACMS), Cameroon
Carol Nawina Nyirenda, Board Member, Communities Delegation; National Coordinator, Community Initiative for TB, HIV/AIDS & Malaria (CITAM+), Zambia
Sunday, July 18
Satellite Session: 15:45-17:45, Session Room 7
How to Guarantee Women's and Girls' Sexual and Reproductive Rights in the HIV/AIDS response?
Monday, July 19
Poster: 12:30-14:30, Poster Exhibition Area
Trends in U.S. Support for International Female Condom Procurement, Distribution and Programming
Global Village Workshop: 16:30-18:00, Global Village Session Room 2 (GVSR2)
Prevention Now: Female Condoms and Tools for Use, Programming, and Advocacy for Universal Access
Tuesday, July 20
Press Conference: 9:00-10:00, Press Conference Room 3 (PCR3)
Fear, Ignorance, and Denial: How U.S. Politics Continue to Undermine PEPFAR Prevention Efforts for Women and Youth
Press Conference: 10:00-11:00, Press Conference Room 3 (PCR3)
Female Condoms Denied: Why are Women Still Waiting for Tools to Save Their Lives?
Wednesday, July 21
Poster: 12:30-14:30, Poster Exhibition Area
A Framework for Comprehensive Approaches to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Including HIV/AIDS
Thursday, July 22
Skills Building Workshop: 11:00-12:30, Mini Room 8
Advocating for Women-Centered HIV Technologies and Environments
Poster: 12:30-14:30, Poster Exhibition Area
HIV/AIDS and Women in the Sex Sector: Facing Challenges and Finding Solutions
Poster: 12:30-14:30, Poster Exhibition Area
New Approaches to U.S. Foreign Policy and Global AIDS Strategy: What it Means for Women and Girls Living With HIV and AIDS
Thursday, July 15
14:15-15:45
Expanding Prevention Options for Women and Girls
16:30-18:00
The Female Condom, Tools for Use and Advocacy
Friday, July 16
14:15-15:45
Understanding the Advocacy Process
In solidarity,
Melanie Boyer
Communications DirectorCenter for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) |
