Less than 4 months and counting.
In my last blog I talked about looking back to look forward and the last global AIDS conference in Amsterdam in 1992… thanks for the feedback received.
Looking forward now to AIDS2018 much has changed – but much remains the same.… Read more
This briefing paper outlines the ways in which ICASO sees the Global Fund continuing to engage with communities and civil society around the world. It was prepared in consultation with a number of key community representatives who have had a long history with working with the Global Fund. The paper clearly indicates how we believe that the Global Fund can extend its commitment to community engagement and partnership opportunities.… Read more
But first a little history ….
This will be the 22nd International AIDS Conference – and the second one to be held in Amsterdam.
The first, in 1992, had the theme A World United Against AIDS. It was organized at very short notice, in less than a year, following protests at the previous 1991 conference in Florence.… Read more
ICASO es un miembro permanente del Comité Coordinador de las Conferencias Internacionales sobre SIDA. Este Comité es el encargado de desarrollar el tema y el programa de las Conferencias Internacional, incluyendo AIDS2018, que se llevará a cabo en Amsterdam, Holanda entre el 23 y 27 de julio 2018. El tema de AIDS2018 es “Rompiendo las Barreras, Construyendo Puentes” para llamar la atención a la necesidad de enfoques basados en derechos a los asuntos relacionados con el tratamiento y prevención del VIH para así llegar más efectivamente a las poblaciones claves y vulnerables.… Read more
“Triple threat: Resurging epidemics, a broken health system, and global indifference to Venezuela’s crisis”
Venezuela is in the middle of an unprecedented, statemade, complex humanitarian emergency with severe and widespread social consequences. Its AIDS program, once lauded as a model, has collapsed, with chronic drug shortages and the lack of condoms or diagnostic tests putting thousands at risk of preventable diseases and death.… Read more
