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Dignity, Health and Justicethe Role of Faith Communities in the
Interfaith Pre-Conference and AIDS 2012July 20-27, Washington DC
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Welcome & Introductions
Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer, Executive DirectorUCAN Inc.
(United Church of Christ HIV & AIDS Network)
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Agenda
HIV & AIDS Overview Globally and in the U.S.
AIDS 2012
Interfaith Preconference Other Events
Registration, Dates & Deadlines
Discussion / Q & A
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Goals
Context of the AIDS 2012 Globally
US
Opportunities for people of faith
Participate in conferences and events
Advocacy
Logistical information: registration, dates & deadlines
Address questions and discussion
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A Few Important Facts
HIV & AIDS
Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Global Pandemic
Worldwide 33-40 million people living with HIV
U.S. 1.2 million
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INTERNATIONAL AIDSCONFERENCE -AIDS 2012
Turning the Tide Together
July 22-27
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International AIDSConference (IAC)
Organized/Coordinated by International AIDS Society
(www.iasociety.org)
Occurs every 2 years
Brings the various sectors of AIDS response together to
share the science as well as the art of effectively
addressing the HIV epidemic.
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International AIDSConference Global event - 20,000+
Scientists
Government Leaders, including UN agencies
Corporations, e.g., pharma Funders, e.g., Gates, Clinton, AmFar
Community/Civil Society Leaders (including faith)
Activists
People Living with HIV, including Networks of Key
Affected Populations
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International AIDSConference
The IAC is coming to the U.S. for the 1st time since 1990
(San Francisco)
Obama Administration lifted the HIV-related travel
restrictions and that opened the door
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Faith at IAC Since AIDS 2004, the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance has
coordinated and served as a hub for faith
Interfaith Pre-Conference
Exhibits, Networking Zone
Chaplains Program, Interfaith Prayer Room, Worship
Sessions within the Main Conference Advocacy, Meetings/Dialogues, Briefings, Caucusing
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PERNESSA SEELECEO, The Balm in Gilead
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INTERFAITH PRE-CONFERENCETaking Action for
Dignity, Health and Justicewww.iacfaith.net
July 20-21
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2012Interfaith Pre-Conference
500-700+ Participants
Networking Reception-Thursday, evening July 19
Friday morning Saturday afternoon
Worship, Plenaries and Workshops
Networking, Caucusing
Interfaith Service at National Cathedral, July 21
Names Project launch of the AIDS Quilt display
www.iacfaith.net
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2012Interfaith Pre-Conference
3 Moderated Workshop/Panel SessionsDignity, Health and Justice
Youth
Prevention
Human Rights, Advocacy and Public Policies
Care and Support
Treatment
Vulnerable Groups Gender relations, marriage and gender-based vi0lence
Migration
www.iacfaith.net
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A few logistics
Pre-Conference www.iacfaith.net
Registration - $200-250 (includes some meals)
Accommodations Dorms ($25/night, limited, stay throughmain conference), also book hotel through AIDS 2012
The registration and the call for workshop proposals will be
issued soon
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A few logistics A separate registration is required for the Interfaith Pre-
Conference
Pre-Conference registration and the call for workshopproposals will launch any day.
You may submit ideas for keynote speakers and plenarypanel speakers to Pernessa or Mike.
Please provide relevant bio and contact information and along with a brief note of recommendation for theme area/s.
www.iacFAITH.org
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Faith Rally & Public Witness
US National Faith in Action HIV & AIDS Coalition
3.30 PM, Sunday, July 22Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
www.faithinactioncoalition.org
(site to launch soon)
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Opportunities Advocacy
Significance of presence
Creating Safe Spaces
Sexuality Education Human Rights
Faith Voice for Equality, Justice and Human Rights
Faith Press Team
Need for writers, photo-journalists and PR assistance
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AIDS 2012-Main ConferenceDates & Deadlines
February 15 deadline for submissions, Main
Conference and Global Village (Scholarships, Abstracts,
Workshops, Program)
February 23 last day for AIDS 2012 Early Registration
March 14 Hub applications open
April 1 Volunteer applications open
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Q & A and Discussionwww.iacFAITH.net
www.AIDS2012.orgwww.balmingilead.org
www.faithinactioncoalition.org (site to launch soon)
www.countdowntoaids2012.org
Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer Pernessa Seele
UCAN Inc. The Balm in Gilead
(UCC HIV & AIDS Network) [email protected]@ucc.org 804-644-2256
216-736-2284
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Interfaith Pre-Conference and AIDS 2012
July 20-27, Washington DC
Thank You!
UCAN Leadership Team Meeting - 31 Jan 2012