CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BLACK DIASPORA NETWORKING ZONE
UNDER THE BAOBAB TREE
GLOBAL VILLAGE-International AIDS Conference
July 22nd-27th, Washington, DC, USA
The African and Black Global Network on HIV and AIDS (ABDGN) in partnership with the Black AIDS Institute and the Black Diaspora Regional Working Group for AIDS 2012 invite you to submit a workshop or session proposal to be presented at the AIDS 2012 Black Diaspora Networking Zone entitled “Under the Baobab Tree”.
AIDS 2012 will be a landmark gathering for the Black Diaspora and people of African Descent from around the world. Over 70% of all people living with HIV, globally, are black and of African descent, the majority living in Sub-Saharan Africa. They encompass populations most vulnerable to HIV infection, including men who have sex with men, transgender populations, women, youth, sex workers, people who use drugs, migrants and mobile populations. This will be a great opportunity to engage with and influence global discourse amongst Black Diaspora communities and advocate for the promotion of health and human rights for all.
Global Village
The Black Diaspora Networking Zone will be a part of the AIDS 2012 Global Village: a diverse and vibrant space where people from all over the world and all walks of life meet to share and learn from each other. It is a space for community to demonstrate the application of science and good leadership. It is also a space that invites conference participants to see how science translates into community action and intervention.
The Global Village promotes networking between north and south, east and west and provides a space for displays, discussions and performances from throughout the world. The Global Village is open to the general public and conference delegates and admission is FREE.
The Black Diaspora Networking Zone will be a space for dynamic and engaging dialogue and action planning for conference participants and members of the general public that are working with or are of African descent
The diversity of the Black Diaspora experience will be showcased to support the exchange of information, resources and knowledge to address the inequities that result in being disproportionately impacted by HIV. The overarching goal of this space is to energize a global grassroots movement to acknowledge, address, and take action on the development of a global Black Diaspora HIV/AIDS framework.
If you have an idea for an audio or visual presentation, a cultural activity, a facilitated group discussion, a panel presentation, a workshop or advocacy activity you would like to deliver in our networking zone we encourage you to complete the application form attached.
If you have already submitted a programme activity or abstract for AIDS 2012, we also encourage you to submit an application to increase the opportunities for people to learn and share from your contribution to AIDS 2012. Submissions that reflect the Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV (GIPA) principle and demonstrate partnerships or collaborations are strongly encouraged.
This call is for people/organisations that intend to and already have support to attend AIDSS 2012. ABDGN cannot offer support to attend the conference.
Space for activities at the Black Diaspora Regional Networking Zone in the Global Village are available FREE of charge. By submitting a proposal for the Black Diaspora Networking Zone, the applicant understands that it is her/his responsibility to cover all expenses related to and necessary for the implementation of the activity. This includes travel, accommodation, per diems, shipping and transportation costs. Unfortunately, no financial resources from ABDGN, the Black AIDS Institute, or the Black Diaspora Regional Working Group are available to support your participation at AIDS 2012 or in the development and implementation of your proposed activity.
Successful submissions received from outside of the United States are also responsible for checking the visa requirements that may apply to their country and for covering any related costs. For further details please visit the Visa Information page on the AIDS 2012 conference website: http://www.aids2012.org/Default.aspx?pageId=396
Submissions are due midnight (EST) MONDAY APRIL 22nd, 2012. You can click the submit button or send completed application via email to
Accepted sessions will take place between 9am-6pm from Sunday July 22nd to Thursday July 26th at the Global Village in Washington DC. Successful applicants will be notified in early May. All accepted sessions will be included in the Black Diaspora Stream resource that will be available in print and online at www.aids2012.org to assist conference participants navigate the conference to find all abstracts, sessions, workshops and activities related to African and Black populations in the Diaspora.
Any questions regarding the submission can be sent to Kwaku Adomako, Project Manager for ABDGN (
GOOD LUCK!
About the ABDGN
The African and Black Diaspora Global Network on HIV and AIDS (ABDGN) is a non-profit ‘network of networks’ based in Toronto Canada linking researchers and knowledge users working with Black Diaspora populations in North America, Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific regions of the Diaspora. Our mission is to strengthen the response to HIV/AIDS epidemics and associated stigma/discrimination amongst ABD communities using a rights-based approach.
The Governing Council of ABDGN is comprised of the following organizations: Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre (WHIWH)-Canada; African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO)-Canada; Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD)-Canada; African Services Committee (ASC)- United States; Black AIDS Institute (BAI)-United States; Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC)-Jamaica; African Health Policy Network (AHPN)- United Kingdom; AIDES-France; European AIDS Treatment Group(EATG)-Netherlands; Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations (AFAO)-Australia.
Contact Details
African and Black Diaspora Global Network on HIV and AIDS
2 Carlton Street, Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 1J3
Tel: +1.416.525.6662
Fax: +1.416.593.5867
Web: www.abdgn.org
About Black AIDS Institute
Founded in May of 1999, the Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused exclusively on Black people. The Institute's Mission is to stop the AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV. The Institute interprets public and private sector HIV policies, conducts trainings, offers technical assistance, disseminates information and provides advocacy mobilization from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view.
Our motto describes a commitment to self-preservation: "Our People, Our Problem, Our Solution."
Contact Details
The Black AIDS Institute
1833 West 8th St Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: +1.310.995.0182
Fax: +1. 213.989.0181
Web: www.BlackAIDS.org
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Session Statement
Brief statement on why session is relevant for the Black Diaspora networking zone (max 150 words):