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Canton of Geneva

12th World AIDS Conference

Community Rendez-Vous

The Community Rendez-Vous will be a forum for community exchange and skills development. It will begin on Friday, June 26 in the late afternoon with a retrospective plenary looking back to Vancouver 1996 followed by a community reception. Saturday, June 27 will be a full day consisting of regional and subregional meetings, followed by targeted network meetings on community-based research, human rights, sex work, migration and a joint GNP+/ICW meeting. There will also be Skills Building sessions on treatments activism and computer use. A plenary summary session including community resolutions will take place in the early evening of Thursday, July 2. The main focus of the Community Rendez-Vous will be on communication and mechanisms for better networking.

Approximately 750 people will be able to attend the Community Rendez-Vous (CRV): scholarship recipients who have indicated community affiliations will be asked if they wish to attend. In addition, registration forms for the CRV will be sent to all people who have indicated community affiliations in their direct registration with the Conference.

Acceptance will be based on applications received on a "first come, first served" basis: there will be a limit of no more than 200 people from any one region.

Community Symposia

In the evening (from 5:30pm – 8pm) of each of Monday 29 June, Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July, there will be four or five community-led symposia. These will deal with a number of issues related to community action and HIV/AIDS. The formats for these symposia will vary according to issues, but will focus on interactive exchange including case studies, demonstrations, and workshops.

Topics include strategic lobbying; developing national and international networks; human rights and AIDS; long-term survivors; treatment access by the South for the South; role of HIV+ people in prevention; sex work; alternative and traditional therapies; religion and HIV (how believers are addressing HIV/AIDS within their religious bodies, and lessons to use); and AIDS and media responsibility.

Orientation Sessions

Orientation sessions to help delegates, especially newcomers to large international AIDS conferences, will take place in the morning and early afternoon of Sunday 28 June.

These will be offered in English, French and Spanish and will be approximately an hour in length. They will cover three aspects: making sense of the Conference programme; making sense of the Conference Centre; and making sense of Conference language.

Skills Building Programme

Over the past few years, the Skills Building programme has become an increasingly important component of the programmes at international AIDS conferences. Skills Building programmes offer capacity building in key content areas and complement the scientific sessions.

Skills Building sessions are aimed principally at delegates from the South; poverty and working in resource-poor settings will be addressed in all content areas. Eighteen topic areas have been identified and grouped under five headings: developing/implementing prevention strategies; programme and organisational development; care and treatment of HIV; policy and advocacy; information and communications technology.

The Skills Building workshops conducted during the course of the Conference will be made up of six to seven workshops offered simultaneously during two time periods.

SB 1 27 June 98 13.00-17.00 Room H	Using Drama and Other Performing Arts in AIDS Prevention Activities Since early in the AIDS pandemic, street performances and drama has been used successfully in AIDS prevention programmes. They have been particularly relevant for marginalised communities and those with low literacy levels. This workshop will look at effectively integrating drama and other performing arts in education and prevention programmes. It will specifically address involving representatives of target audiences in the activities. Facilitated by: Brigid Schutz, Vuyisile Mpela, Nicholas Culayo and Gordon Bilbrough, The AREPP Educational Trust, South Africa; Lynn Dalrymple, Lungile Zulu, Mkhonzeni Gumede, Paul Botha, Sipho Dludla, and Nonhlanhla Xaba, DramAidE, South Africa; Godfrey Sealy, Alliance for Prevention Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad
SB 2 27 June 98 13.00-17.00 Room G	Producing a newsletter Many organisations produce newsletters for their members or to provide public education on HIV. This workshop will build on the experiences of producing HIV information newsletters by and for people living with HIV and for carers and prevention workers. The workshop will cover practical aspects of low-cost newsletter development, production and distribution, using examples from the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. This workshop is for members of HIV organisations who wish to use newsletters as a means of information sharing and dissemination. Participants are asked to bring samples of their own publications. Facilitated by: Sian Long, AHRTAG, UK; Merceditas Apilado, Health Action Information Network, Philippines; Anthony Kariuki, Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium, Kenya; Jill Sergeant, PLWHA (NSW) Inc., Australia
SB 3.1 27 June 98 13.00-14.30 Room K	The Wonders of E-Mail Electronic communication allows people to link with individuals and organisations all over the world, and is an important communication and networking tool. Join us to learn the basics, including how to send and receive mail, manage e-mail files and address books, and HIV/AIDS related discussion fora. Coordinated by: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 3.2 27 June 98 15.00-16.30 Room K	E-mail: les merveilles du courrier �lectronique (en fran�ais) La commmunication �lectronique permet un contact direct avec des individus ou des organisations � travers le monde entier. Il s’agit aussi d’un outil important pour le r�seautage et la communication. Joignez-vous � nous dans cet atelier pour apprendre les bases, y compris comment envoyer et recevoir du courrier �lectronique, g�rer des fichiers et un carnet d’adresses �lectroniques, et avoir acc�s � des forums de discussions concernant le VIH/SIDA. Coordinated by: Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 4 29 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room E	Building Local Capacity to Address Ethical and Human Rights People living with HIV/AIDS may face discrimination in a range of situations in their lives. Using case studies this workshop will focus on finding solutions. This practical, problem-solving workshop is primarily intended for those who may not have a background in either legal or human rights issues, but are interested in becoming activists in this field. Both developed and developing world perspectives will be addressed. Facilitated by: Mark Heywood, University of the Witwaterstand, South Africa; Johannes Ignacio, Alterlaw, Philippines; Irene Fernandez,Tenaganita, Malaysia
SB 5 29 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room F	Developing Nutrition Programmes in Communities with Limited Resources For many people living with HIV/AIDS, nutrition is the only therapy easily available. Participants will explore practical strategies to create sustainable nutrition programmes aimed at meeting the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in communities with limited resources. People living with HIV as well as educators and health workers are encouraged to attend. Facilitated by: Liz Howard, Vancouver-Richmond Health Board, Canada; George Carter, Direct AIDS Alternative Information Resources, USA; David Chipanta, Network of Zambian People Living with HIV/AIDS, Zambia; Lynde Francis, The Centre, Zimbabwe; Maguette Ndiaye, BASICS/USAID, Senegal
NEW TIME ! SB 42 29 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room G	Building Strategic Alliances to Help Sustain Programme and Organisational Impact Most organisations face financial constraints. Although donor funding may be available to start a programme what happens when a project changes, or the funding decreases or ends? A rising demand for funding for both prevention and care programmes has emphasised the need to assess existing patterns of resource use and to explore alternative ways of sustaining programmes. One way organisations can work towards sustaining effective programmes is by building alliances, or actively collaborating with other organisations, not only NGOS and donors but the private sector, church, local and national government. This workshop will focus on helping participants plan a strategy to develop working relationships/alliances. Facilitated by: Evelyn Gacad, Philippines HIV/AIDS NGO Support Program, Philippines; Supanya Lamsam, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK/Thailand; Sarah Lee, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK; Geoff Manthey, UNAIDS, Philippines/Australia
SB 7 29 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room H	Vaccine Basics: Principles and Terminology HIV vaccine development is an issue that will be discussed extensively at this conference. This session aims to present a basic background of vaccine principles and terminology, to allow participants to better understand and participate in discussions on vaccines during the conference. This session is appropriate for both scientists and non-scientists wishing to learn about HIV vaccines. Facilitated by: TBA
SB 8 29 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room I	Harm Reduction for Injecting Drug Use in Asia Injecting drug use is a significant mode of transmission of HIV and other blood-borne viruses in many parts of the world. This workshop will draw on participants’ experience and use case studies to explore how to establish and sustain innovative programmes that meet the needs of injecting drug users (IDUs). This workshop is aimed at those working with IDUs, and programme and policy designers. Facilitated by: Annie Madden, NSW Users and AIDS Association, Australia; Palani Narayanan, Asian Harm Reduction Network, Malaysia; Lucy Platt, AIDS InfoShare, Russia
SB 9 29 June 98 1100-1230 Room K	Las maravillas del e-mail (en espa�ol) La comunicaci�n electr�nica permite contactar con individuos u organizaciones del mundo entero y es, hoy en d�a, una herramienta de comunicaci�n y colaboraci�n fundament� aprender con nosotros lo b�sico sobre el correo electr�nico: c�mo enviar y recibir correspondencia, c�mo utilizar los archivos del correo electr�nico y las agendas de direcciones y tambi�n c�mo acceder y participar en los foros de discusi�n sobre el VIH/SIDA. Coordinado por: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 10 29 June 98 1300-1430 Room K	The Wonders of E-Mail Electronic communication allows people to link with individuals and organisations all over the world, and is an important communication and networking tool. Join us to learn the basics, including how to send and receive mail, manage e-mail files and address books, and HIV/AIDS related discussion fora. Coordinated by: Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 11 29 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room E	T�cnicas b�sicas de evaluaci�n para programas y organizaciones (en espa�ol) Esta evaluaci�n ayuda al personal de un proyecto a localizar las debilidades de programaci�n y de organizaci�n y a reaccionar ante ellas, as� como a aumentar la eficacia y el impacto de un programa. En este taller se introducir�n las t�cnicas b�sicas de evaluaci�n. A trav�s del estudio de casos, los participantes podr�n aprender a desarrollar una estrategia de evaluaci�n y a analizar los resultados de la evaluaci�n para mejorar sus programas y para responder a las demandas de los patrocinadores. Este taller est� dirigido a todo aquel que desee aprender las t�cnicas b�sicas de evaluaci�n. Impartido por: Ruth Gunn Mota, Public Health Institute, USA; Timothy Frasca, Corporaci�n Chilena de Prevenci�n del Sida, Chile
SB 12 29 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room F	Designing and Sustaining Peer Education Programmes Peer education programmes can be truly effective when they are properly designed, structured and monitored. Join us to share ideas on how to: conduct a rapid assessment; map project sites; recruit and train peer educators; develop simple, structured, interactive outreach activities; combine peer education with systematic condom distribution; and monitor and evaluate programme efforts, both for self-improvement and to convincingly demonstrate value for money and "real-world" impact. This workshop is aimed at educators and programme planners and managers. Facilitated by: Patience Chirenda, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe; Julian Jayaseelan, Pink Triangle, Malaysia; Lezlie Wagman, Vancouver-Richmond Health Board, Canada; Bella Luk, AIDS Concern, China
SB 13 29 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room G	Using Interactive Training Methods How do you teach technical or science-based information to peer educators, parents or community workers without using boring lectures? How do you personalise statistics and research when you are presenting to policy makers, a church council, or a school board? How do you help your audience form a personal understanding of a complex issue? In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn and share interactive techniques for delivering information in a way that motivates and inspires learners and audiences. Case studies and sample training plans will be included. This workshop is for educators, trainers, scientists and community activists who need to communicate information or facilitate discussion on complex issues. Facilitated by: Lisa Heft, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, USA; Jackyie Coleman, National Minority AIDS Council, USA
SB 15 29 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room I	Practical Epidemiology: How to Survey and Report Data to Support Your Programme Participants will become familiar with basic survey design principles, methods of interpreting data and reporting data to support activities. Using research questions suggested by participants, a questionnaire will be designed. Participants will explore how data gathered in an epidemiological survey can support a new or existing programme. This workshop is open to participants with little or no epidemiological experience and background but who are interested in learning basic techniques. Facilitated by: William Osei, Saskatchewan Department of Health, Canada; Noleen Dube, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe; Amoke Alakoye, Research Triangle Institute, USA
SB 16 29 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room K	Internet: acceso y utilidades (en espa�ol) �Qu� es Internet? �C�mo se accede a Internet? �C�mo funciona? �Por qu� nos es �til en el trabajo? Estas son algunas de las cuestiones que se analizar�n en este taller b�sico sobre Internet. Los participantes podr�n familiarizarse con los sitios cibern�ticos relacionados con el VIH/SIDA y aprender�n a navegar en el World Wide Web (Red cibern�tica mundial). Coordinado por: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 17 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room E	Le d�veloppement de comp�tences en mati�re d’�thique et de droits humains � l'�chelle locale (en fran�ais) Les personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida sont souvent confront�es � des discriminations dans de nombreux aspects de leur vie quotidienne. Cet atelier se servira d’�tudes de cas pour tenter de trouver des r�ponses � ces discriminations. D’orientation pratique, cet atelier fournira des solutions concr�tes aux personnes qui, sans �tre n�cessairement juristes ou expertes en droits de la personne humaine, sont int�ress�es par le militantisme dans ces domaines. La question sera abord�e d’apr�s les perspectives des pays en voie de d�veloppement, ainsi que d’apr�s celles des pays d�velopp�s. Facilitated by: Abdelkader Bacha, ENDA, Senegal; Jean Marie Talom, Reseau sur l'ethique, le droit et le VIH/SIDA, Cameroon; Khadija Berrebeh, Association tunisienne de lutte contre les MST/SIDA, Tunisia; Patrick Levy, Israel AIDS Task Force, Israel
SB 18 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room F	Creaci�n de recursos locales para tratar temas �ticos y de derechos humanos (en espa�ol) Las personas con VIH/SIDA pueden enfrentarse a situaciones discriminatorias a lo largo de sus vidas. Mediante el estudio de casos, este taller estar� orientado a la b�squeda de soluciones. Este taller pr�ctico, donde se buscan soluciones, est� especialmente dirigido a todas aquellas personas que no cuentan con ninguna experiencia en temas relacionados con los derechos legales y derechos humanos, pero que quisieran convertirse en activistas dentro de este campo. Se abordar�n las perspectivas de los pa�ses desarrollados y de los pa�ses en v�as de desarrollo. Impartido por: Edgar Carrasco, ACCSI, Venezuela; Rita Arauz, Fundaci�n Nimehuatzin, Nicaragua; Silvia Panebianco Labbe, Salud y Justicia, Mexico
SB 19 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room G	Designing and Sustaining Peer Education Programmes Peer education programmes can be truly effective when they are properly designed, structured and monitored. Join us to share ideas on how to: conduct a rapid assessment; map project sites; recruit and train peer educators; develop simple, structured, interactive outreach activities; combine peer education with systematic condom distribution; and monitor and evaluate programme efforts, both for self-improvement and to convincingly demonstrate value for money and "real-world" impact. This workshop is aimed at educators and programme planners and managers. Facilitated by: Patience Chirenda, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe; Julian Jayaseelan, Pink Triangle, Malaysia; Lezlie Wagman, Vancouver-Richmond Health Board, Canada; Bella Luk, AIDS Concern, China
SB 20 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room H	Using Participatory Community Based Research to Improve HIV Programmes Prevention programmes must move beyond raising awareness in order to challenge people to examine their own behaviour and reduce their risk. This workshop will use case studies to help participants design a participatory research strategy. This workshop is aimed at people interested in better integrating their target groups into prevention activities. Facilitated by: Brent Allan, AIDS Council of New South Wales, Australia; Madhu Deshmukh, DFID, India; Dan Allman, University of Toronto, Canada; Mary Jane Masungu, TASO, Uganda, Ted Myers, University of Toronto, Canada
SB 21 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room I	Practical Epidemiology: How to Survey and Report Data to Support Your Programme Participants will become familiar with basic survey design principles, methods of interpreting data and reporting data to support activities. Using research questions suggested by participants, a questionnaire will be designed. Participants will explore how data gathered in an epidemiological survey can support a new or existing programme. This workshop is open to participants with little or no epidemiological experience and background but who are interested in learning basic techniques. Facilitated by: William Osei, Saskatchewan Department of Health, Canada; Noleen Dube, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe; Amoke Alakoye, Research Triangle Institute, USA
SB 22 30 June 98 11.00-14.30 Room K	L'Internet: acc�s au r�seau et bon usage (en fran�ais) Qu’est-ce que l’Internet ? Comment puis-je y avoir acc�s ? Comment fonctionne-t-il ? De quelle mani�re peut-il m’�tre utile pour mon travail ? Voici quelques-unes des questions qui seront abord�es dans le cadre de cet VIH/sida et comment parcourir le r�seau mondial du World Wide Web. Dirig� par: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 23 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room E	Extending Community Prevention and Care Programmes to Incorporate Orphan Responses As AIDS continues to devastate families and communities, planning and responding to the needs of children orphaned by AIDS is necessary. Join us to discuss how to plan and integrate programmes to support orphans into existing community HIV prevention and care activities. This workshop is aimed at those working in HIV prevention and care. Facilitated by: Ravinder Kathuria, University of Zambia, Zambia; Sophia Mukaso-Monico, TASO, Uganda
SB 24 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room F	Gestion pratique des MST selon les sympt�mes (en fran�ais) Dans un contexte aux ressources limit�es, la gestion pratique des MST selon les sympt�mes permet un contr�le simple et efficace des MST. Les participants pourront partager les probl�mes rencontr�s dans la mise en œuvre de ce genre d’approche. Ils pourront en outre s’aider mutuellement � identifier des solutions possibles et d�velopper une documentation syst�matique sur les cas pouvant les aider � affiner leurs diagnostics et leurs directives de traitement. Cette session est destin�e au personnel clinique. Dirig� par: Jens van Roey, UNAIDS, Belgium/Switzerland; Johannes van Dam, Population Council, USA/Netherlands; Peter Ghys, Projet RETRO-CI, Institut de M�decine Tropicale Antwerpen, Belgium; Bea Vuylsteke, Institut de M�decine Tropicale, Antwerpen, Belgium, Mamadou Diallo, Projet Retro-CI, Ivory Coast, Philippe Mayaud, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK/France
SB 25 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room G	Utilizaci�n de los m�todos interactivos de capacitaci�n (en espa�ol) �C�mo ense�ar las materias t�cnicas o cient�ficas a educadores paritarios, padres o trabajadores sociales? �C�mo dar un tono personal a las estad�sticas y las investigaciones al presentarlas ante instancias pol�ticas, ante un consejo parroquial o una junta escolar? �C�mo hacer que su audiencia pueda concluir de un tema complejo una idea simple y propia? En este taller pr�ctico, en el que se incluyen estudios de casos y ejemplos pr�cticos, los participantes aprender�n t�cnicas interactivas para impartir informaci�n de una manera en la que su p�blico se sentir� a la vez motivado e inspirado. Este taller est� dirigido a educadores, capacitadores, cient�ficos y activistas comunitarios que informan o lanzan debates sobre temas complejos. Impartido por: Lisa Heft, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, USA; Juan Jacobo Hernandez, Colectivo Sol, Mexico; Ruth Gunn Mota, Public Health Institute, USA
SB 26 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room H	Advocacy: How to Influence Leaders in Africa to Take Action HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment strategies can only have lasting effect if the political leaders in our countries take strong positions of authority. In addition, leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS has to be built on compassion and responsibility. How do you influence leaders to take action or to change their current attitudes about the epidemic? In this workshop, participants will look at a variety of ways of influencing leadership in their country. This workshop is best suited for those who are interested in advocacy and policy (both national- and state-level). Facilitated by: Ron MacInnis, National Council for International Health, USA; Allan Ragi, Kenya AIDS NGO Consortium, Kenya; Kevin Osborne, NAPWA, South Africa
SB 27 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room I	Rapid Assessment and Response Methods for Developing HIV Prevention Projects Addressing Injecting Drug Use Rapid assessments are increasingly being used to help make decisions about the development and implementation of programmes to reduce risks related to health and social problems. Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) is an approach used to analyse situations and develop appropriate interventions. It prioritises the rapid development of interventions oriented to health promotion and risk reduction. This workshop will provide introductory training in using rapid assessment methods for HIV prevention related to drug injecting, and the interaction between drug use and sexual behaviour. Facilitated by: Gerry Stimson, Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour, UK; Swarup Sarka,UNAIDS, Switzerland; Andrew Ball, WHO Programme on Substance Abuse, Switzerland; Chris Fitch, Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour, UK; Tim Rhodes, Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour, UK; Gundo Weiler, WHO Programme on Substance Abuse, Switzerland; Sujata Rana, WHO Programme on Substance Abuse and UNAIDS, Switzerland; Moruf Adelekan, University of Ilorin, Nigeria ; Suresh Kumar, India
SB 28 30 June 98 15.00-18.30 Room K	Accessing and Benefiting from the Internet What is the Internet? How can I get access? How does it work? How can it help me with my work? These are some of the questions that will be explored in this basic Internet workshop. Participants will learn about HIV/AIDS-related websites and how to browse the World Wide Web. Coordinated by: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 29 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room E	Laboratory Techniques for Diagnosis and Management of HIV in Resource Poor Settings What low technology laboratory techniques exist for clinical diagnosis and management of HIV in primary health care settings? Laboratory specialists will discuss methods that could be used in resource poor settings. Participants will explore training, equipment, and other needs that would be required in order to develop the technologies presented in their country/region. Facilitated by: Sharon Cassol, University of Toronto, Canada; Peter Ndumbe, University of Yaounde, Cameroon; Oliviero Varnier, University of Genova, Italy
SB 30 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room F	Desarrollo de programas de nutrici�n en comunidades de recursos limitados (en espa�ol) Para muchos de las personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA, la nutrici�n es la �nica terapia disponible. Los participantes estudiar�n las estrategias pr�cticas para crear programas de nutrici�n viables con el objetivo de cubrir las necesidades de las personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA que viven en comunidades de recursos limitados. Este taller es recomendable a todas las personas con el VIH/SIDA as como a educadores y a personal sanitario. Impartido por: Rosa Donohue, USA/Switzerland; Rafael Mazin, Pan American Health Organisation
SB 31 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room G	Advocacy: How to Influence Leaders in Asia to Take Action HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment strategies can only have lasting effect if the political leaders in our countries take strong positions of authority. In addition, leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS has to be built on compassion and responsibility. How do you influence leaders to take action or to change their current attitudes about the epidemic? In this workshop, participants will look at a variety of ways of influencing leadership in their country. This workshop is best suited for those who are interested in advocacy and policy (both national- and state-level. Facilitated by: Bai Bagasao, UNAIDS, Switzerland/Philippines; Shouket Ali, Pakistan AIDS Prevention Society, Pakistan; Geeta Sethi, UNDP Regional Project on HIV and Development, India
SB 32 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room H	Basic Evaluation Techniques for Programmes and Organisations Evaluation helps project staff understand and respond to programme and organisational weaknesses, as well as highlight organisational effectiveness and programme impact. This workshop will introduce basic techniques of evaluation. Through the use of case studies, participants will develop an evaluation strategy and understand how to relate evaluation results to both improve their programmes and respond to donor demands. This workshop is aimed at those wanting to learn basic evaluation techniques. Facilitated by: Kamanee Hapugalle, Alliance, Sri Lanka; Ruth Gunn Mota, Public Health Institute, USA; Timothy Frasca, Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del Sida, Chile; Penny Bardsley, Argyll and Bute NHS Trust, UK
SB 33 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room I	Comment orienter les d�cideurs africains vers une politique d'action (en fran�ais) Les campagnes de pr�vention du VIH/sida, les soins et les strat�gies de traitement ne peuvent avoir un effet durable que si les autorit�s politiques prennent des d�cisions claires et fermes. Cependant, il faut que les d�cisions politiques faisant face au VIH/sida soient fond�es sur la compassion et la responsabilit�. Comment faire, donc, pour orienter les d�cideurs vers une politique d’action, voire changer leurs dispositions du moment envers l’�pid�mie ? Cet atelier permettra aux participants d’examiner un nombre de fa�ons diff�rentes pour exercer de l’influence sur les autorit�s politiques de leurs pays. C’est pourquoi cet atelier int�ressera particuli�rement les personnes motiv�es par le militantisme et la pression politiques. Dirig� par: Ron MacInnis, National Council for International Health, USA; As Sy, UNAIDS, South Africa/Senegal
SB 34 1 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room K	IT Friends: How to Provide Peer-to-Peer Support with Electronic Networks This module is for participants familiar with the use of e-mail and the Internet, and will identify and equip potential peer trainers in the South. Coordinated by: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 35 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room E	Utilisation de la formation interactive (en fran�ais) Comment faire pour transmettre des informations techniques ou scientifiques � des personnes qui comme vous sont des �ducateurs, des parents ou des travailleurs communautaires sans pour autant recourir � des m�thodes ennuyeuses ? Comment faire pour int�resser des d�cideurs politiques, un conseil paroissial ou bien un comit� d’�cole � des statistiques ou des r�sultats de recherche? Comment amener un auditoire � se forger sa propre compr�hension d’une question complexe ? Dans le cadre de cet atelier pratique, comprenant des �tudes de cas et des exemples de plans de formation, les participants apprendront et partageront des techniques interactives qui leur permettront de faire passer des informations de mani�re � motiver et stimuler leur auditoire. Cet atelier est destin� aux �ducateurs, formateurs, scientifiques et aux agents communautaires ayant besoin de communiquer des informations ou de faciliter une discussion autour de questions complexes. Dirig� par: Moustapha Gueye, ENDA Sant�, Senegal; Juan Jacobo Hernandez, Colectivo Sol, Mexico
SB 36 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room F	Building Strategic Alliances to Help Sustain Programme and Organisational Impact Most organisations face financial constraints. Although donor funding may be available to start a programme what happens when a project changes, or the funding decreases or ends? A rising demand for funding for both prevention and care programmes has emphasised the need to assess existing patterns of resource use and to explore alternative ways of sustaining programmes. One way organisations can work towards sustaining effective programmes is by building alliances, or actively collaborating with other organisations, not only NGOS and donors but the private sector, church, local and national government. This workshop will focus on helping participants plan a strategy to develop working relationships/alliances. Facilitated by: Evelyn Gacad, Philippines HIV/AIDS NGO Support Program, Philippines; Supanya Lamsam, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK/Thailand; Sarah Lee, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK; Geoff Manthey, UNAIDS, Philippines/Australia
SB 37 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room G	Extending Community Prevention and Care Programmes to Incorporate Orphan Responses As AIDS continues to devastate families and communities, planning and responding to the needs of children orphaned by AIDS is necessary. Join us to discuss how to plan and integrate programmes to support orphans into existing community HIV prevention and care activities. This workshop is aimed at those working in HIV prevention and care. Facilitated by: Ravinder Kathuria, University of Zambia, Zambia; Sophia Mukaso-Monico, TASO, Uganda
SB 38 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room H	Harm Reduction for Injecting Drug Use in Eastern Europe Injecting drug use is a significant mode of transmission of HIV and other blood-borne viruses in many parts of the world. This workshop will draw on participants’ experience and use case studies to explore how to establish and sustain innovative programmes that meet the needs of injecting drug users (IDUs). This workshop is aimed at those working with IDUs, and programme and policy designers. Facilitated by: Annie Madden, NSW Users and AIDS Association, Australia; Palani Narayanan, Asian Harm Reduction Network, Malaysia; Lucy Platt, AIDS InfoShare, Russia
SB 39 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room I	Gesti�n sindr�mica de las ETS (en espa�ol) En contextos de recursos limitados, la gesti�n sindrom�tica de lo casos es una manera pr�ctica de controlar las enfermedades transmisibles sexualmente. Los participantes compan los problemas que conlleva la implementaci�n de un tratamiento sindrom�tico, se ayudar�n mutuamente a encontrar posibles soluciones y desarrollar�n una documentaci�n sistem�tica de casos que pueden ser �tiles en el diagn�stico y en las gu�as de tratamiento. Esta sesi�n est� dirigida a personal cl�nico. Impartido por: Antonio Gerbase, WHO, Switzerland; Fernando Zacarias, Pan American Health Organisation; Jorge Sanchez, National AIDS Control Programme, Peru; Patricia Garcia, National AIDS Control Programme, Peru
SB 40 1 July 98 15.00-18.30 Room K	Amigos IT: c�mo proporcionar apoyo mutuo a trav�s de la red electr�nica (en espa�ol) Este m�dulo est� dirigido a los participantes que ya est�n familiarizados con el correo electr�nico e Internet. Servir� para localizar posibles capacitadores paritarios en el sur y dotarles del equipo necesario. Coordinado por: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 41 2 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room E	Gesti�n cl�nica en contextos de recursos limitados (en espa�ol) La escasez de recursos en el Sur supone un reto a la hora de actuar en los casos de VIH. Mediante el formato de grandes rondas cl�nicas, los participantes analizar�n temas tales como la monitorizaci�n de infecciones, el tratamiento de infecciones oportunistas, la utilizaci�n de terapias anti-retrovirales y cuidados paliativos. El objetivo de esta sesi�n es el de proporcionar las t�cnicas necesarias para evaluar el desarrollo apropiado de una acci�n en el tratamiento cl�nico. Este taller est� dirigido al personal cl�nico y del �rea de la salud, y a las personas afectadas por el VIH. Impartido por: Jos� Gatell, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain; Ezio Tavora dos Santos Filho, Grupo Pela Vida, Brazil; Carlos del Rio, Emory University, USA; Patricia Garcia, National AIDS Control Programme, Peru
NEW TIME ! SB 6 2 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room F	Gestion clinique en contextes d�favoris�s en ressources (en fran�ais) Dans le Sud o� les ressources sont limit�es, la question des soins cliniques en mati�re de VIH repr�sente un v�ritable d�fi. Sur la base d’une gestion pratique des MST fond�e sur l’observation de sympt�mes, les participants �tudieront des questions concernant le monitorage de l’infection, la gestion des infections opportunistes, l’utilisation des th�rapies anti-retrovirales et des soins palliatifs. Cette session est destin�e � fournir des connaissances permettant d’�valuer les lignes de conduite convenant � la gestion clinique. Le personnel clinique et de soins ainsi que les personnes concern�es par le VIH sont vivement encourag�s � assister � cette session. Dirig� par: Jens van Roey, UNAIDS, Belgium/Switzerland; Athanase Kiromera, St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Malawi/Burundi, Pr. Papa Salif Sow, Clinique des Maladies Infectieuses, CHU Fann, Senegal, Phillippe van de Perre, Centre Muraz, Burkina Faso/Belgium
SB 43 2 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room G	D�veloppement de programmes de di�t�tique dans les contextes d�favoris�s en ressources (en fran�ais) Pour beaucoup de personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida, la seule th�rapie d’acc�s relativement simple reste la nutrition. A travers cet atelier, les participants tenteront de d�gager des strat�gies pratiques afin de mettre en place des programmes de nutrition en mesure de r�pondre aux besoins des personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida dans des milieux d�favoris�s. On recommande aux personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida ainsi qu’aux formateurs et au personnel m�dical d’assister � cet atelier. Facilitated by: George Carter, Direct AIDS Alternative Information Resources, USA; Maguette Ndiaye, BASICS/USAID, Senegal; Monika Bloessner, WHO, Switzerland
SB 44 2 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room H	Clinical Management in Resource Poor Settings The limited resources in the South present challenges in responding clinically to HIV. Using a clinical grand rounds format, participants will explore issues of monitoring the infection, managing opportunistic infections, using anti-retroviral therapies, and palliative care. This session is designed to provide skills in assessing appropriate courses of action in clinical management. Clinicians, health care providers and persons affected by HIV are encouraged to attend. Facilitated by: Tuti Merati, Citra Usadh-Indonesia, Indonesia; Elly Katabira, Makere University, Uganda; Mark Ottenweller, Soweto Hope, South Africa/USA
SB 45 2 July 98 11.00-14.30 Room I	Basic Evaluation Techniques for Programmes and Organisations Evaluation helps project staff understand and respond to programme and organisational weaknesses, as well as highlight organisational effectiveness and programme impact. This workshop will introduce basic techniques of evaluation. Through the use of case studies, participants will develop an evaluation strategy and understand how to relate evaluation results to both improve their programmes and respond to donor demands. This workshop is aimed at those wanting to learn basic evaluation techniques. Facilitated by: Kamanee Hapugalle, Alliance, Sri Lanka; Timothy Frasca, Corporacion Chilena de Prevencion del Sida, Chile; Penny Bardsley, Argyll and Bute NHS Trust, UK
SB 46 2 July 98 11.00-12.30 Room K	The Wonders of E-Mail Electronic communication allows people to link with individuals and organisations all over the world, and is an important communication and networking tool. Join us to learn the basics, including how to send and receive mail, manage e-mail files and address books, and HIV/AIDS related discussion fora. Coordinated by: Francisco Mingorance, Tim France, and Norbert Ayer, Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland; M. David Haerry, Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
SB 47 2 July 98 13.00-14.30 Room K	E-mail: les merveilles du courrier �lectronique (en fran�ais) La commmunication �lectronique permet un contact direct avec des individus ou des organisation � travers le monde entier. Il s’agit aussi d’un outil important pour le r�seautage et la communication. Joignez-vous � nous dans cet atelier pour apprendre les bases, y compris comment envoyer et recevoir du courrier �lectronique, g�rer des fichiers et un carnet d’adresses �lectroniques, et avoir acc�s � des forums de discussions concernant le VIH/sida Coordinated by: Fondation du Pr�sent, Switzerland Sida Info Doc Suisse, Switzerland
REGISTRATION	Registration for the Skills Building Programme will be open from 15 - 24 June via electronic mail. Registrations received outside of this time will not be processed. Conference participants may also register on-site, in the skills building area in Palexpo from 27 June to 2 July. Instructions for electronic registration: Send an e-mail message to comte@aids98.ch, and indicate "skills building registration" in the subject line of the message. Provide the following information in the message: Full name Mailing address Country Fax and phone Preferred language (English, French or Spanish) 1-10 word description of your profession/background (e.g. programme manager, trainer, health professional, peer educator, etc.) Choice of skills building workshops you would like to attend (e.g. SB 12). You may indicate your top 4 choices, but you will be admitted in to a maximum of 2 skills building workshops. When you arrive in Geneva, you must confirm your registration at Palexpo, at the registration desk in the skills building area. Note: Conference Scholarship recipients who have already sent a registration form do not need to register electronically.

Child care

Child care will be available for Conference delegates. A special request needs to be made on the registration form or be received at Congrex by May 1, 1998. Please note the child's age and special needs, if any. Basic child care will be free of charge but parents should supply basic needs such as nappies, a change of clothes, etc. and provide for any special dietary requirements.

Community Village

The Community Village will be the central location for NGO and community activity. It will contain the NGO booths and a special area illustrating the Swiss Response to HIV. It will also be the focal point for the Electronic Talking Tree, the 12th World AIDS Conference's message and programme services. The Internet Caf� will be housed here. Special lounge areas for informal exchange and session overflow viewing will be part of the Village. Just to one side will be a lounge area for PWAs, which will provide basic nourishment needs for diverse medication regimens and a space for rest and relaxation. Through the PWA lounge, delegates can get assistance in readjusting their medication schedules over time zones. Information to this effect will be available on the Conference Web site in April 1998. An area for cultural responses to HIV/AIDS will be accessed through the Village. The Conference Centre, Palexpo, will be non-smoking.

Cultural programme

A Cultural Programme will be set up during the 12^th World AIDS Conference. It will attempt to bridge gaps between Conference participants, and gaps between Conference participants and the residents of the Geneva area. In the spirit of "Bridging the Gap", this programme will emphasise the promotion and creation of spaces where people can meet, and present a number of cultural responses to AIDS. In accordance with the Conference theme, priority will be given to artists from resource-poor areas.

The programme is awaiting finalisation. Here are some of its salient points:

On-site at Palexpo

A large open space will be designed to encourage participants to mingle and express emotions, feelings, or just to take a moment’s rest away from the madding crowd. This space will house a quilt exhibit and an international graphics design exhibit designed for the Conference.
Performances by artists from different countries will take place in different Conference locations.
Priority will be given, according to a variety of means currently under study, to body language and real opportunities to take a break in a natural setting.
A video room will be available.

In town

Two large-scale rituals. In particular, a Quilt ceremony at the opening of the Conference, dedicated to the memory of those who died because of AIDS, and a closing ritual, which will symbolically express the will to Bridge the Gap.
Different AIDS-related artistic events (an art exhibit, a film festival)
Conference participants and the Genevan public will be able to follow World Cup soccer matches together.
Conference participants may also attend events planned before and after the Conference in the Geneva area: The F�te de la Musique ("Music Day", June 21^st), the Lesbian and Gay Pride in Lausanne, the Montreux Jazz Festival, etc.
A number of friendly social venues (parties, caf�s, dances) and Geneva’s magnificent public parks will offer Conference participants many pleasant ways to complete their leisure schedule.

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