SAfAIDS at ICASA

In keeping with the theme of sustainability and scale up, SAfAIDS showcased several of our key projects that focus on leadership, integration of sexual and reproductive rights and HIV, and the interlinkages between culture, HIV and Gender Based Violence. A very big thank you to our partners, donors and friends of SAfAIDS who participated in the events. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Poster Exhibition
Documentation of Best Practices of Programmes Inter-linking Culture, Gender Based Violence, Women’s Rights and HIV to Reduce New HIV Infections in Communities in Southern Africa

Presenting Author: Petronella Mugoni 

Date and Time of Presentation: 5 December 2011, 12:30 – 13:30

Skills building workshop

"The Rock" HIV Prevention Model: Engaging Traditional Leadership in Accelerating HIV & GBV Prevention through Culture - Transformed Strategies".

Facilitator: Rouzeh Egthessadi

Date and Time of Presentation:  5 December 2011, 15:45 - 17:15

Venue: B5 Nyala

Poster Exhibition
Complementing Government Efforts in Southern Africa to Achieve Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health as Per the Provisions of the Maputo Plan of Action (MPoA)
Presenting Author: Tafadzwa Thelma Madondo

Date and Time of Presentation: 6 December 2011,  12:00 - 14:30

Dialogue for Rights

Theme: Human Rights Issues Take the Centre Stage in the World of Work Interventions - Integrating SRHR, LGBTI and HIV for Improved Access to Services.

Date: 6th December 2011
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Hotel Siyonat, Bole Medhanialem, near Edna Mall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Hotel is located two minutes from Millennium Hall)
Facilitator: Dr Vitalis G. Chipfakacha, T A - Capacity Building and Mainstreaming HIV, SADC Secretariat

Click here to Download Dialogue Programme

Launch of the SAfAIDS LGBTI Toolkit:

Programme Theme: Lifting Barriers to Universal Access: A Step by Step Transformative Process for Increased Access to HIV Prevention and Treatment Services for Sexual Minorities

Date: 6th December 2011
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Hotel Siyonat, Bole Medhanialem, near Edna Mall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Hotel is located two minutes from Millennium Hall)

Director of Ceremony: Sara Page-Mtongwiza: Deputy Director, SAfAIDS

Click here to download Launch Programme

SAfAIDS Young Women First! (YWF!) Programme Showcase

Elevating Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Maputo Plan of Action (MPoA) & Prevention of Gender Based Violence

Facilitator: Tafadzwa Thelma Madondo

Date and Time of Presentation:   7 December 2011, 14:15 – 17:15
Venue: ARASA Human Rights Networking Zone

Abstract

Changing The River's Flow (CTRF) - Challenging Gender Dynamics in a Cultural Context to Address HIV Transmission in Southern Africa  - A Cultural Dialogue Approach

Author: Lois Chingandu, Executive Director, SAfAIDS

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SAfAIDS Leadership Rock Programme for HIV Prevention - Unleashing the Power of Traditional Leadership in HIV Prevention in Africa

Author: Lois Chingandu, Executive Director, SAfAIDS

Abstract

Key Strategies for Sustainable Community Mobilisation and Community Health Systems Strengthening

Authors: Tamara Simwavwa (Programme Officer, SAfAIDS) & Chrispin Chomba (SAfAIDS Country Representative, Zambia)

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Establishing a Democratic for Greater Transparency, Coordination, Dialogue and Consensus Among HIV and TB Stakeholders in NAmibia

Authors: Rejoice Chakare (SAfAIDS Country Focal Person, Namibia) & Lois Chingandu (Executive Director, SAfAIDS)

Key Correspondents Team

Together with the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, SAfAIDS will be supporting a team of Key Correspondents (KCs), who will develop a daily digest of stories, interviews and latest news from the conference. Visit: www.keycorrespondents.org