On Thursday 21 July, the Global Development Professionals Network will host an afternoon seminar and networking reception alongside the International Aids Conference in Durban, South Africa. The seminar will discuss how we can reach the UNAids 90-90-90 targets by 2030, and ensure that those who have historically been excluded from treatment are not left behind.
In association with the International AIDS Society (IAS) and supported by Gilead Sciences, the seminar will look at developments made in HIV/Aids response since 2000, and discuss ways to break down the social barriers to treatment, including:
- How can we build environments that support the rights of all, including those historically denied access to HIV treatment, such as sex workers, drug users, and LGBT people?
- How do we meaningfully address some of the gender norms that place women and girls at increased risk of HIV?
- Whose responsibility is it to ensure countries have what they need to create an environment of universal access to treatment?
- How can the lessons of creating universal access to HIV treatment be used to build a lasting legacy of social justice?
Details
Date: Thursday 21 July, 2016
Time: 2.30 - 6pm
Location: central Durban
Keynote speaker
To be confirmed.
Panellists
Eliza Anyangwe, writer and commissioning editor, Guardian (Chair)
Fareed Abdullah, CEO, South African Aids Council
Bisi Alimi, HIV/Aids and LGBT advocate, and founder of the Bisi Alimi Foundation
Dr Elizabeth Anne Bukusi, chief research officer and deputy director, Kenya Medical Research Institute
Clifford Samuel, senior vice president – access operations and emerging markets, Gilead Sciences
Kenly Sikwese, head, African Community Advisory Board and member of the board, Unitaid
Is this event for you?
The event is aimed at those working to improve access to HIV/Aids treatment, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, whether they are part of government, the private sector, NGOs or grassroots organisations. If you feel that you would benefit from this discussion, register your interest by filling in the form below by Friday 1 July.
While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited and priority will be given to those who meet the above criteria.
If you have any questions about this event, please email conferences@theguardian.com with ‘Breaking down barriers to HIV/Aids treatment event’ in the subject line.
