Faith Role Aids 2012

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Dignity, Health and Justicethe Role of Faith Communities in the

Interfaith Pre-Conference and AIDS 2012July 20-27, Washington DC

UCAN Leadership Team Meeting - 31 Jan 2012


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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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Dignity, Health and Justicethe Role of Faith Communities in the

Interfaith Pre-Conference and AIDS 2012

July 20-27, Washington DC

Thank You!


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