Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support (30-31 March 2011)
In preparation for the 2011 UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, the UN Secretary General will launches his report on HIV/AIDS on Thursday March 31 from Nariobi, Kenya.
At the same time, delegates from 24 Asia Pacific countries meet in Bangkok to review progress and challenges to the region’s efforts to ensure access to HIV services for all.
The Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on Universal Access to HIV Treatment, Care and Support brings together 200 representatives from government, the United Nations, development partners and communities most affected by HIV.
Representatives from South and Southeast Asia are available for media interviews.
VENUE
Royal Meridien Hotel, Plaza Athenee, 61 Wireless Road (Witthayu Road), Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330
Media representatives are cordially invited to attend:
- Opening Ceremony - Wednesday 30 March, 08:30-10:30, Athenee I - 2nd Floor, speakers include:
- Mr. Paijit Warachit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, and Deputy Chair of the AIDS Planning and Coordination Committee
- Mr. Murray Proctor, AIDS Ambassador, Australia
- Mr. Vince Crisostomo, Executive Director, Seven Sisters Coalition
- Ms. Anupama Rao Singh, Regional Director, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office
- The Closing ceremony – Thursday 31 March, 1630 – 1715, Athenee I - 2nd Floor
The Secretary General’s report and related press release will be made available on Thursday 31 March.
- Media Advisory