ABDGN HAS A DIVERSE AND EXCITING PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

FOCUSED ON THE BLACK DIASPORA FOR THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE

AIDS 2012 IN WASHINGTON DC JULY 22-27TH

ABDGN in partnership with the Black AIDS Institute and the Black Diaspora Regional Working Group

For AIDS 2012 have organized an impressive series of sessions and activities focused on Black Diaspora

populations. We have invited an international team of panelists, presenters and moderators to deliver

a comprehesive and eye-opening programme that will generate increased global dialouge and action

in the context of HIV, health and human rights for Black Diaspora populations. CLICK HERE for a summary

of the activities. 

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AIDS 2010 RESOURCES

THE REPORT FROM THE ABDGN HIGH LEVEL MEETING IN VIENNA IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!  CLICK HERE FOR THE REPORT 

AIDS 2010 CONFERENCE REPORT BY BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE NOW AVAILABLE!!

CLICK HERE FOR THE REPORT

ABDGN a success in Vienna at the AIDS 2010 Conference!

ABDGN delivered an exciting programme of activities for AIDS 2010 that built on the conference theme of “Rights here, right now”.  For more details download our roadmap for the conference which highlights Diaspora related conference sessions and activities.

See below for access to all the presentations delivered in the ABDGN programme for  AIDS 2010

GLOBAL MSM FORUM SESSION

Always Left Out: Queer African and Caribbean Black Diaspora Populations Navigating Sexuality and HIV/AIDS through Migration

When:    Saturday July 17

Time:     10:45am-12:45pm

Where:   Vienna University of Economics and Business

           CLICK ON PANELIST TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Greg Millett, Senior Policy Advisor,  Office of National AIDS Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White House

Robert Carr, Director, Policy and Advocacy, International Council of AIDS Service Organizations

Notisha Massaquoi, Executive Director, Women’s Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre

Cheikh Traore, Senior Advisor, Sexual Diversity, United Nations Development Programme

Phill Wilson, Executive Director, Black AIDS Institute (Moderator)

Wangari Tharao,Program and Research Manager, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre;  Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Co-Chair)

Rhon Reynolds, Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Co-Chair)

HIGH LEVEL MEETING-INVITATION ONLY

Ties that Bind-Developing World Epidemics in the Developed World: Integrating the needs of African and Black Diaspora populations in the global response to HIV and AIDS

When:     Sunday July 18

TIme:      8:30am-12:30pm

Where:   Grand Hotel Wien

           CLICK ON PANELIST TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Kevin Fenton, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Howard Njoo, Director General, Centre for Communicable Disease and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada

Mika Salminen, Senior Expert, HIV/STI,  European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control

San Patten, Consultant, San Patterson and Associates Inc.

Phill Wilson, Executive Director, Black AIDS Institute (Moderator)

Wangari Tharao,Program and Research Manager, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre;  Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Co-Chair)

Rhon Reynolds, Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Chair)

GLOBAL VILLAGE OPENING

When:     Monday July 19

Time:      11:00am

Where:    Global Village Main Stage

Representatives from African and Black Diapsora will participate in the ceremonies to present our message for the “wish tree” ceremony

AIDS 2010 CONFERENCE SATELLITE SESSION

The African Elephant in the Room: Global Dialogue on HIV and AIDS in the Context of African and Black Populations Living in the Diaspora

When:     Tuesday July 20

Time:       7:00am-8:30am

Where:     Mini Room 2

Panelists

Marsha Hay-Snyder, Director, HIV/AIDS Policy,Coordination and Programs Division, Public Health Agency of Canada

Mika Salminen, Senior Expert, HIV/STI,  European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control

Phill Wilson, Executive Director, Black AIDS Institute

Wangari Tharao,Program and Research Manager, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre;  Co-Chair, ABDGN

Amanda Lugg, Director of Advocacy, African Services Committee (Moderator)

Rhon Reynolds, Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Chair)

AIDS 2010 CONFERENCE SATELLITE SESSION

Always Left Out: Queer African and Caribbean Black Diaspora Populations Navigating Sexuality and HIV/AIDS through Migration

When:     Wednesday July 21

Time:       7:00am-8:30am

Where:     Mini Room 10

Panelists

Notisha Massaquoi, Executive Director, Women’s Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre

Cheikh Traore, Senior Advisor, Sexual Diversity, United Nations Development Programme

Adeibisi Alimi, African MSM Sexual Health Worker, NAZ Project London

Rhon Reynolds, Co-Chair, ABDGN (Moderator)

Wangari Tharao,Program and Research Manager, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre;  Co-Chair, ABDGN (Session Co-Chair)

ABDGN PRESS CONFERENCE

When:      Wednesday July 21

TIme:        2:00pm-3:00pm

Where:     Press Conference Room 2