Taking Action for Health, Dignity and Justice
Starting February 25, 2011 - Ending July 11, 2012
The Interfaith Pre-Conference on HIV. 20-21 July 2012, Washington DC, USA.
“Taking Action for Health, Dignity and Justice: The Interfaith Pre-Conference on HIV” will take place from 20-21 July at Howard University and will be opened by an evening Networking Reception on 19 July held also at Howard. The multi-faith committees convened by the EAA are currently working hard to ensure a vibrant, pertinent and engaging pre-conference. We invite you to submit a workshop proposal as well as register for the pre-conference via our website. There is also the possibility to book extremely affordable accommodation at 28 USD per night.
Online registration now open
Book your place at the pre-conference, as well as accommodation for up to 10 nights (18 July-28 July), here
The following earlybird tickets are available until 17 May 2012:
-An 'Earlybird ONLY' ticket entitles you to pre-conference registration for 220 USD (excluding processing fees)
-An ‘Earlybird PLUS’ ticket entitles you to both accommodation and pre-conference registration for 500 USD (also excluding processing fees).
Pre-conference registration includes:
-Admittance to the Networking Reception at the Blackburn Center at Howard University on 19 July at 6pm (including welcome drink and canapés);
-Participation in the pre-conference on 20 and 21 July;
-Lunch and beverage breaks on 20 and 21 July (or pre-dawn breakfast and post-sunset dinners for Ramadan observers);
-Transportation from the pre-conference to the National Cathedral for the Interfaith Prayer Service on 21 July evening at 7pm
Accommodation entitles you to up to 10 nights at the Meridian Hill Hall, Howard University, at an exceptionally affordable rate offered by the University to EAA members and partners. Rooms are singles, with shared bathrooms, air conditioning, internet access and linen provided. There are also shared kitchens and common room areas with sofas, TV and vending machines. Mini microwave/fridges will be made available upon request. Rooms must be reserved for the 10-day block even if you are not staying the full 10 days.
The Meridian Hill Hall is close to the pre-conference venue. The Metro stop is 'Shaw-Howard University' on the Green Line. It is also just one stop from the conference centre where AIDS 2012 will take place. There will be free shuttle buses linking the 'Shaw-Howard University' stop, Meridian Hill Hall and the pre-conference venue, although they are also in walking distance
Submit your workshop proposals now
The interfaith pre-conference is organized around three main plenaries, each focused on elements of the theme: Dignity, Health and Justice. Linked to each plenary will be eight workshops, running simultaneously for 1.5 hours. The 24 workshops thus combine the plenary theme with sub-themes as follows:
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Session 1: Dignity
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Session 2: Health
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Session 3: Justice
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Youth and Dignity
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Youth and Health
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Youth and Justice
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Prevention and Dignity
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Prevention and Health
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Prevention and Justice
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Human Rights, advocacy,
public policies and Dignity
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Human Rights, advocacy,
public policies and Health
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Human Rights, advocacy,
public policies and Justice
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Care, support and Dignity
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Care, support and Health
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Care, support and Justice
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Treatment and Dignity
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Treatment and Health
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Treatment and Justice
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Vulnerable groups & Dignity
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Vulnerable groups, Health
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Vulnerable groups, Justice
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Gender relations, marriage,
GBV
and Dignity
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Gender relations,
marriage,
GBV and Health
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Gender relations,
marriage,
GBV and Justice
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Migration and Dignity
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Migration and Health
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Migration and Justice
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Each workshop will offer a theological reflection on the topic as well as a “best practice” or other practical presentation, with significant time spent in exchange and discussion to identify how we need to move forward in the future. For more information and to submit your workshop proposal, click here. The deadline is 5 April 2012.
Date:
Fri, 20/07/2012 - Sat, 21/07/2012