Eastern and Southern African Young Women’s Symposium on HIV/AIDS, Nairobi
Recognizing that HIV/AIDS has a differential impact on young women and men, the Eastern and Southern African Young Women’s symposium on HIV/AIDS is expected to bring together young women from academic institutions in the region, gender-based organizations, NGOs, Donors and governments to reflect on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on young women and to design strategies for greater practical action to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among young women. Young women in academic institutions are arguably Africa’s hope in terms of enhancing gender-responsive development, thus justifying the need for such an event. The Workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya between 27th and 29th November 2002, to coincide with the World AIDS Day Celebrations.
Announcement and Call for Papers: Eastern and Southern African Young Women’s Symposium on HIV/AIDS, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-29 November 2002.
Introduction
Recognizing that HIV/AIDS has a differential impact on young women and men, the Eastern and Southern African Young Women’s symposium on HIV/AIDS is expected to bring together young women from academic institutions in the region, gender-based organizations, NGOs, Donors and governments to reflect on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on young women and to design strategies for greater practical action to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among young women.. Young women in academic institutions are arguably Africa’s hope in terms of enhancing gender-responsive development, thus justifying the need for such an event.
The event, organized as part of the preparations for the 2nd International Youth/ Students Conference on AIDS (IYSCA 2003) will promote the active participation of young women, young women’s organizations, universities, NGOs, and government institutions. The event is organized by Strategic Initiatives for Development (STRIDE) and the Kenya Oral Literature Association.
Objectives
The objectives of the 3-day Symposium include the following:
· To provide a forum for networking, sharing of knowledge, experiences and ideas on initiatives to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on young women.
· To promote cross-country exchange of best practices for implementing women-friendly health services in academic institutions in Africa.
· To identify and develop specific actions that can be implemented to support young women affected by HIVAIDS.
· To prepare young women to participate in the 2nd International Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS scheduled for June 2003.
Dates and Venue
The Workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya between 27th and 29th November 2002, to coincide with the World AIDS Day Celebrations.
Symposium Costs
Participants will be expected to seek funding for their own travel and accommodation costs. A registration fee of US$ 50 will be levied to participants to meet some of the administrative costs. A limited number of participants will be supported to attend the event. Accommodation costs are estimated at US$ 40 per day.
Countries Expected
The countries expected include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Eritrea, Sudan, Rwanda, DRC, Burundi, and Ethiopia. Others include Zambia, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Seychelles
For more Information, Registration and Abstract Forms (including themes) please contact:
W. Kaikai, The Symposium Secretariat, P.O. BOX 13542-00100, NAIROBI.
Tel. 254-02-245311
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT (STRIDE)
P.O Box 3493 City Square 00200, NAIROBI
STRIDE and the Kenya Oral Literature Association are co-organising the 2nd International Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS in 2003. Contact us for more information
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