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The International AIDS Society (IAS) and our Austrian and international partners, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from 18 to 23 July 2010.
Youth Programme
The aim of the Youth Programme is to work to strengthen the participation of young people and the profile of youth issues at AIDS 2010.
Deadline: 10 February 2010 Programme submissions close
Objectives of the AIDS 2010 Youth Programme:
1. Encourage consistent and effective participation of young people at the International AIDS Conference and throughout the conference planning processes;
2. Promote the participation of young people and the inclusion of youth issues in the main conference programme, in media coverage generated at the conference and in AIDS programmes and policies in general;
3. Work to ensure young people have the resources to access decision-makers with effective advocacy to protect the rights of all young people, especially the rights of vulnerable groups such as young people who use drugs, young sex workers, young men who have sex with men, young migrants, youth in prisons and young people living with HIV;
4. Support peer-to-peer capacity-building among young people in order to provide them with necessary advocacy skills and technical knowledge, support, and resources for meaningful participation during the conference and beyond;
5. Demonstrate to conference participants, especially decision-makers and donors, that the participation of young people is beneficial, and advocate for the creation of youth-adult partnerships and greater investment in young people’s initiatives; and
6. Remind individuals of their commitments to promote youth leadership to mitigate the impact of HIV on young people. The Youth Programme will also provide opportunities to generate new commitments to youth.
Get Involved!
* Get the Youth AIDS 2010 newsletter! It provides you with the latest updates on preparations for the youth programme and information on how to get involved. Subscribe here: youthaids2010- subscribe@ groups.takingitg lobal.org.
* Sign up here for the AIDS 2010 monthly eUpdate.
* Propose your own activity for the Youth Programme: The call for programme activities is open from 1 December 2009 to 10 February 2010. Submissions must be made through your conference profile.
* Participate as a volunteer at AIDS 2010 – see the volunteer section of the conference website.
Scholarship applications are accepted from 8 December 2009 to 10 February 2010.
Application Criteria
Applications are open to anyone working in the field of HIV and AIDS.
Most of the questions asked on the application form are related to personal details and work experience. There are also four essay questions which ask for further details regarding the applicant’s organization, occupation or involvement in HIV/AIDS, motivation to attend the conference and how the applicant’s organization or community would benefit from the scholarship.
General scholarship applicants will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation after completing the scholarship application. No general application will be accepted without submission of the letter of recommendation.
Media scholarship applicants will also be asked to provide media accreditation and supporting documents. No media application will be accepted without submission of the required supporting documents.
Contact Information:
AIDS 2010
Phone (English): + 1 647 260 17 29
Phone (Russian): +1 647 260 17 30
Fax: + 1 416 504 4505
Email: registration@aids2010.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: AIDS 2010
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt, and collectively chart a course forward.
Given the 2010 deadline for universal access set by world leaders, AIDS 2010 will coincide with a major push for expanded access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. With a global economic crisis threatening to undermine public investments, the conference will help keep HIV on the front burner, and is a chance to demonstrate the importance of continued HIV investments to broader health and development goals. AIDS 2010 is also an opportunity to highlight the critical connection between human rights and HIV; a dialogue begun in earnest in Mexico City in 2008.The selection of the AIDS 2010 host city is a reflection of the central role Vienna has played in bridging Eastern and Western Europe, and will allow for an examination of the epidemic’s impact in Eastern Europe.
The AIDS 2010 programme will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. A variety of session types – from abstract-driven presentations to symposia, bridging sessions and plenaries – will meet the needs of various participants. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated events, will contribute to an exceptional opportunity for professional development and networking. Following the success of the pilot programme at AIDS 2008, the XVIII International AIDS Conference will provide or facilitate hubs (centres) where selected sessions of the conference will be screened, to increase the access to the conference programme
Youth Programme within the XVII International AIDS Conference
The aim of the Youth Programme is to work to strengthen the participation of young people and the profile of youth issues at AIDS 2010. |
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