World AIDS Day 2013: “Getting to Zero: HIV & Adolescents”

Building on from last year’s “Getting to Zero” theme, this year it is HIV and adolescents who are the focus. The “Zero” campaign will continue until 2015, echoing the UNAIDS vision:

Zero new HIV infections

Zero discrimination

Zero AIDS-related deaths

The decision to choose “Getting to Zero” as the theme came after extensive consultations among people living with HIV, health activists and civil society organizations.

“The potential for creative, connected and meaningful campaigning is really exciting” said World AIDS Campaign Africa Director, Linda Mafu. “Our organization will focus on Zero AIDS Related Deaths, but the choice is there for others to pick a different zero or all three. It’s time to use our imaginations and let everyone know that Getting to Zero is a must” she added.

For more information and resources please visit UNAIDS and World AIDS Campaign.

World AIDS Day 2013 in Ireland – What’s happening?

The Irish Aid Father Michael Kelly World AIDS Day Event

To commemorate World AIDS Day 2013, Irish Aid, in collaboration with the IFGH will be hosting the Irish Aid Father Michael Kelly World AIDS Day Event.

WHAT?        “Gender, Vulnerability and Disability”

WHERE?    Galway Bay Hotel

WHEN?       29^th November, 2013
6.00 – 7.30pm

Short presentations will be given from a number of speakers giving different perspectives and experiences.

• Brendan Rogers, Director General, Irish Aid
• Father Michael Kelly, HIV and Education
• Robin Gorna, Director, ASAP ‘AIDS Strategy, Advocacy & Policy’
• Trocaire launch of ‘Faces of Women’s Vulnerability to HIV’ photo exhibition

To attend this event RSVP to: info@globalhealth.ie

Faith in Action: Supporting Women in the Face of HIV

Trocaire would like to invite you to a conference to mark World AIDS Day.

WHEN?       5^th December 2013
6.30 – 8.30pm

WHERE?    Renehan Hall, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth

Speakers will include:
• Mildred Macharia
• Sister Maura O’Donoghue
• Professor Enda Mc Donagh

To attend please RSVP to: wadconf@gmail.com by Friday 22 November 2013.