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Ecumenical Pre-Conference of the
15th International AIDS Conference 9-10 July 2004 Bangkok, Thailand We are all living with HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS is not a virus that happens to someone else. It is tragically present in every nation, city, and faith tradition ¡V the real challenge is what we will do about it? The churches have been at the forefront of providing care and support since the epidemic was first identified decades ago, but today we are called to lead in new ways. An Ecumenical Pre-Conference Prior to the 15th International AIDS Conference (IAC), which will be held in Bangkok from July 11-16, 2004, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA) invite all delegates planning to attend the IAC who are committed to working together ecumenically to a two-day Pre-Conference on July 9 and 10 in Bangkok. The Pre-Conference will provide a valuable forum for the global ecumenical family to share experiences and ideas on how to improve our HIV/AIDS programs. As such, it has been proposed to consider ways of gathering substantive research or supporting research efforts that would shed light on the role of transnational, faith-based organizations working on HIV/AIDS. The final session of the Pre-Conference is envisioned as a way to engage an even wider group of faith-based organizations (multi-religious) in orientation to and preparation to participate in the International AIDS Conference. Vision The vision of the Pre-Conference is to strengthen links of the ecumenical family into the main stream of global efforts for HIV/AIDS prevention, education, treatment, counseling, and advocacy. Objectives The Pre-Conference will be a special time for ecumenical delegates internationally and locally to: - reflect theologically on the IAC theme (Access for All¡¨) - share common concerns and activities with the aim of strengthening our HIV/AIDS programs - strategize around ecumenical inputs and activities during the course of the IAC - receive an overview of the IAC unified programs and prepare for their participation - build community and worship together. Date and Venue The Pre-Conference will be held from July 9-10, 2004 at the Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. Attendees should plan to arrive in Bangkok by the evening of 8 July. A pre-registration form is available (October 2003) and a registration form will be available shortly thereafter for those wishing to attend. The hotel rooms reserved at the site for the Pre-Conference are available to those who register throughout the IAC, based on availability. Program The Pre-Conference program will include: A. Biblical and theological reflection on the IAC theme ¡§Access for All¡¨. B. Worship and community building. C. Overview of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the Churches¡¦ Response: an update and analysis of the situation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and critical issues in the global community; the focus will be on how HIV positive people, especially the poor, are able to access medicine and services. D. Experiences exchange and networking among ecumenical stakeholders will include opportunities for organizational and personal sharing on HIV/AIDS program implementation in respective countries, including strategies energizing communities and associations of people living with HIV/AIDS to fully participate to minimize the impacts of the disease as well as to maintain the fullness of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. Small groups and informal sharing sessions by sector, region and interest will take place, as well as display space for sharing materials. E. Strengthening ecumenical cooperation in advocacy for policy change in the churches and society. F. Orientation for and preparation of faith-based organizations for participation in the IAC will offer highlights of the unified program of the 15th International AIDS Conference, which includes a) Basic Science, b) Clinical Research, Treatment and Care, c) Epidemiology and Prevention, d) Social and Economic Issues, and E) Policy and Program Implementation; the basic functioning of the conference and how to make the most of your participation; clarify and discuss ways for faith-based organizations to be involved in the IAC and faith-based activities (which include a. satellite conference, b. exhibition, c. prayer, d. media work, etc. The session on July 10 afternoon will focus on these topics and will be open to interested delegates of other faith-based organizations and faith traditions. Logistics - Travel costs All participants are expected to arrange for and pay for his/her own travel costs. - Visas Visas should be arranged through the official channels of the IAC. - Accommodation and food People who register for the Ecumenical Pre-Conference may, with this registration, reserve a room at the Ambassador Hotel at a discounted rate (on a first-come-first-serve basis). The cost of rooms ($ 30/single, $35 double) is the responsibility of each participant. For ecumenical participants in the Pre-Conference who are staying at the hotel, breakfast is automatically included in his/her room charge. The Pre-Conference registration fee will cover: lunch, dinner and coffee/tea during the program, as well as costs for materials and meeting rooms. - Language The Pre-Conference will be conducted in English. Any translation into a different language should be the responsibility of the delegates or national group. - Registration Fee The registration fee for ecumenical delegates to the Pre- Conference is US$100.00 Payment must be made at the time of registration. The registration fee will cover the cost of two lunches, two dinners, four coffee breaks, meeting rooms, materials and equipment needed during the course of the program. The cost of hotel rooms is in addition to the registration fee. Registration procedures and a pre-registration form for the Pre-Conference (which includes the option to reserve accommodation for the Pre-Conference and the IAC) can be found on the Ecumenical Alliance website at: http://www.e-alliance.ch/bangkok.jsp. This should be filled in and sent to the NCA office in Bangkok as soon as possible. A Registration Form will be available shortly, and must be returned by March 1, 2004. Please note that delegates are responsible for their own registration for the IAC with a deadline of 2 February 2004. http://www.ias.se/aids2004/ - Scholarships A limited number of scholarships will be available to assist participants with the cost of registration fee and accommodation (in a shared room) for the two nights of the Pre-Conference. Persons applying for a scholarship must already be planning to attend the IAC at their own expense or with other support. The scholarship assistance for the Pre-Conference will NOT cover: transportation, visas, IAC conference registration, lodging or meals beyond the two nights of the Pre-Conference. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please contact Ms. Somthong Srisuddhiwong and Dr. Prawate Khid-arn Administration Norwegian Church Aid¡¦s Regional Program will provide space and staff, including short-term consultants, working under the supervision of the NCA Regional Manager in conjunction with the CCA staff to support program planning and administration of the Pre-Conference activities. A global ecumenical advisory committee is guiding the planning of the program for the Pre-Conference: An Ecumenical Pre-Conference Advisory Committee is working to plan the program. The Advisory Committee include: Dr. Prawate Khid-Arn, Christian Conference of Asia (Hong Kong), Moderator Mr. Steven Lux, Norwegian Church Aid (Thailand) Mr. Ray Martin, Christian Connections in International Health (US) Dr. Sonia Weinreich, DIFAEM/German Institute for Medical Mission (Germany) Dr. Christine de Vries, ICCO/Uniting Churches in the Netherlands (Netherlands) Dr. Pumzile Zondi-Mabizela, University of Natal (South Africa) Ms. Jacinta Maingi, World Council of Churches (Kenya) Rev. Hernan Quezada, Jesuits (Mexico) If you have any suggestions for the program, please send them to: Contact Persons If you have questions or suggestions for the program, please contact: Ms. Somthong Srisuddhiwong Norwegian Church Aid 6 Sukhumvit 12, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel:+ 66-2-6532927 E-mail: ncabkk1@loxinfo.co.th Dr. Prawate Khid-arn Christian Conference of Asia 96, Pak Tin Village, Mei Tin Road Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Tel: +852-26911068 Fax: +852-26923805, 26924378 E-mail: prawate@cca.org.hk posted by Prawate on Wednesday, January 07, 2004 |
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