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XV International AIDS Conference - Event: Combating Stigma and Discrimination: The Role of Religious Leaders in Building Inclusive Communities
A posting from INTAIDS ([email protected],org) July 2004.
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Organisers: World Conference of Religions for Peace, Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, UNAIDS Monday 12 July 2004 Time: 20.15-22.15 Venue: Room K, Impact Convention Centre Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic.
A round-table session focusing on the role of religious leaders in addressing issues of stigma and discrimination will take the form of a dialogue between representatives of PLWA organisations, and senior religious leaders from Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Christian traditions.
The aim is to identify practical and theological ways in which religious leaders can work alongside people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS towards the elimination of stigma and discrimination, both within their own communities and in society at large.
Moderator: Ms Mary Robinson, Executive Director, Ethical Globalisation Initiative
Opening Remarks: HE Hilde Frafjord Johnson, Norwegian Minister of International Development
Panelists:
Ms Zuleikha Abdala, International Community of Women Living with HIV or AIDS; Kenya Red Cross; Sheikh Omar El-Bastawisi, Director, Office of the Grand Sheikh, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Reverend Canon Gideon Byamugisha, African Network of Religious Leaders living with or affected by HIV or AIDS; World Vision International Phramaha Boonchuay Doojai, Director of Chiang Mai Buddhist College, Thailand; Shri Satkari Mukhopadhyaya Director, Institute for Research in Indian Culture, New Delhi, India; Right Reverend Martin Uzoukwu, Bishop of Minna, Nigeria; Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar and the Most Reverend Gunnar Stalsett, Bishop of Oslo, Norway.
Intended audience/beneficiaries: Individuals and organisations who are interested in the distinctive contribution faith communities can make to addressing HIV and AIDS, and in how to develop the capacity for this purpose. This includes policy-makers, people living with HIV or AIDS, members of faith-based organisations and NGOs, theologians and academics.
Contact person/details: Contact via Stand 148 in the Interfaith Exhibit. James Cairns +66 2254 0444 (Ambassador Hotel) Gillian Paterson +66 1420 1438 (mobile) E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Relevant and/or related websites:
- www.religionsforpeace.org
- www.e-alliance.ch
- www.unaids.org
A posting from the INTAIDS eForum ([email protected]) For details of how to access discussion archives: http://www.hdnet.org INTAIDS is co-ordinated by the Health & Development Networks Moderation Team (HDN, www.hdnet.org, [email protected]) with the support of Development Cooperation Ireland (www.dci.gov.ie). The views expressed in this forum do not necessarily reflect those of HDN or DCI. Reproduction welcomed provided source is cited as follows: INTAIDS eForum 2004: [email protected]
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