http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010 What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2120009
Y-PEER believes that young people are influenced by pop culture and pop culture icons like movie stars, popular bands and singers. As a result, Y-PEER has set a group of celebrities around the globe to help to spread the messages of youth empowerment, healthy lifestyle and responsible behaviour.

Thus, young people had an opportunity to network, socialise and have fun, accompanied by spectacular performances of Y-PEER celebrities!]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:40:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2120009 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2118887
Alexander, who is from Chicago, USA, is about to celebrate his fourth year of good health since he has been diagnosed with HIV. Trey spends his days advocating for housing and medical care for PLWHIV in the state of New York. His story is one that touches the core yet he remains positive and optimistic about life and the daily challenges that he confronts. His advice to young persons living with HIV (YPLWHIV) is to find that support network and someone that you can confide in. It is necessary to have someone to listen to as you are able to let the pain out and get the burdens off your shoulder. Some days are sad as he wonders ‘why it’s so hard for PLWHIV to obtain financial resources?’ He remains hopeful and moves forward positively.

Although stigma exists around the globe most people in the Caribbean have been very unwelcoming to the HIV/AIDS community. Living 12 years with HIV, David Soomari, says that the challenge of not being able to speak openly about who he is a problem that most YPLWHIV face. The fear is that people are still thinking that LWHIV is impossible as most people think that it is a death sentence. His story too is one that confirms the narrowmindedness of traditional thinkers. Nonetheless, Soomari encourages young people to take powerful leadership roles in the fight against HIV/AIDS and he too remains a champion.

Policies are changing daily and everyone deserves the right to live positive. The UNAIDS is committed to supporting people living with and affected by HIV and promotes the concept of Positive Health, Dignity and Prevention.’

HIV/AIDS does not choose its victim so why choose to discriminate?

Let’s allow people to live positive, regardless of their status.

Youth Journalist - Rachel-Ann Charles (Trinidad and Tobago)

Right Here, Right Now!

Vienna, Austria

July 23, 2010.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:48:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2118887 53.5 -2.216666753.5-2.2166667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2116885
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52370766@N08/show/]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:52:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2116885 53.5 -2.216666753.5-2.2166667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2116753 “I believe in young people. Involve them,” said her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit Tjessem on the opening ceremony of Youth Pavilion of YouthForce, July 19th, 2010.
She visited Youth Pavilion wearing t-shirt saying ‘Youth we can!’ and emphasizing that youth leadership is important aspect and there is no need more talk, but need of practical solutions, as get media attention for youth issues, constantly sponsor youth led initiatives.
“We need to solve that there are not enough opportunities for young people to be part of decision making. And we need to make it happen now!” said Mette-Marit, inspiring youth in the room especially by the last quote, which is the main motto of youth during the XVIII International AIDS Conference (IAC) 2010.
Youth Pavilion is the main networking space for young people at AIDS 2010. It is a space to host sessions, cultural performances, meetings and forums, showcase achievements of young people, facilitate networking opportunities, engage participants in dialogue and carry on the momentum from the Youth Pre-Conference.
]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:37:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2116753 42.3 69.642.369.6 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2112421 The UNAIDS lunch today a new UNAIDS high level commission on HIV prevention, which include more than 15 world renowned leaders. commissioners will use their unique authority and influence to leads a social and political action campaign over the coming years aimed at the galvaniizing support fo effective HIV prevention programmes.

the member of the commision are ;

Dr. Michelle Bachelet, former president of chile

Mr. Jacques Chirac, Former president of France

Ms Vuyiseka Dubula, Secretary - General of the treatment action campaign

Dr Mohammed Elbaradei, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate,

Ms Elena Franchuk, Ukaranin Bussines women and founder of the Elena Franchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation

Mr Pau Gasol, Spanish professional basketball star

Mr Nizan Guanaes, Learning Braxillian communication enterpretuer, chairman of grupo ABC de comunicacao

Mr Chris Hughes, Executive Director OF Jumo, international co Founder of facebook.


As you can see there are no young person on that commission , it was rise during the session and they promised to look into it.

Thanks

Joy - Nigeria]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:56:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2112421 9.0833333 7.53333339.08333337.5333333 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2112419 I am crying, because a lot of people stayed at home and do not care about people that are discriminated.
I am crying, because I was so happy seeing that the religions of the world made together a red ribbon.
I am crying, because I was happy about the attendance from some famous and important people.
I am crying, because most of the important people did not show up.
I am crying, because so many people on the stage mentioned the youth.
I am crying, because the people, who booed the health minister, have a reason for doing so.
I am crying, because I am touched from the videos of the sing campaign.
I am crying, because I hope that the world will
change.
I am crying, because the world has not changed so far.
But the people here give me hope.
Now make it happen!]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:47:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2112419 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2102957
]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:48:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2102957 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2095317 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:11:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2095317 19.4341667 -99.138611119.4341667-99.1386111 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2094767 Rishita Nadagiri shared the importance of creative communication in advocating for change...

Let's take a look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgorproZO-Y

For those of you who missed this session... head on over to the Global Village where you can be taught how to advocate for Change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-hV4vt8yM

Right Here, Right Now!
AIDS 2010 Conference - Vienna, Austria ]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:39:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2094767 53.5 -2.216666753.5-2.2166667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2083195 ]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2083195 19.4341667 -99.138611119.4341667-99.1386111 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2054177 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:04:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2054177 43.6666667 -79.416666743.6666667-79.4166667 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2021425
The registration period for the Pre-Conference is already over and participants have been already selected but there is still a chance to take a glance!


HOW?

On 16 July (from 9 a.m.), people who will attend AIDS 2010 or affiliated events, will have the chance to participate in the activities regardless of age or affiliation. Delegates can observe and participate in the sessions and workshops that reflect the activities that young researchers, young activists and young politicians are undertaking in the global response to the HIV pandemic.



The Pre-Conference will take place at the Medical University of Vienna located at the Vienna General Hospital, 7th floor (AKH der Stadt Wien):

Spitalgasse 23, A-1090, Vienna.

Metro: U 6 Michelbeuern.


If you want to join us or have questions please contact vyfpreconf@gmail.com or vyfsessions@gmail.com ]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:42:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2021425 19.4341667 -99.138611119.4341667-99.1386111 http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2002039 ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:31:00 EDT http://www.tigblog.org/group/aids2010/post/2002039 19.4341667 -99.138611119.4341667-99.1386111