Key Sessions and Events on HIV and AIDS and the World of Work

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1 The 17th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-11 December 2013 Now More Than Ever: Targeting Zero Key s and Events on HIV and AIDS and the World of Work

2 Protect Human Rights at Work, Prevent HIV The initiative Reaching 5 million workers with voluntary HIV testing by 2015 is the goal of the VCT@WORK initiative launched in June About half of all people living with HIV globally do not know their status. VCT@WORK encourages workers to choose testing in a confidential setting that protects them from stigma and discrimination. Those who test positive will be referred to services for care, support and treatment to help them live longer, healthier and more productive lives. The VCT@WORK initiative takes a human rights-based approach integrating the key principles of the ILO s HIV and AIDS Recommendation, 2010 (No. 200), including non-discrimination and the right to confidentiality. Led by the ILO, with the support of UNAIDS, this landmark initiative is a key element of the Getting to Zero at Work campaign launched on World AIDS Day More than 200 leaders from different walks of life have already joined the campaign, including leaders from governments, employer s and workers organizations, private sector partners, international and regional organizations, HIV activists and people living with HIV. The countdown to reach 5 million workers by 2015 has begun together we can make each day count! Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths. Implement the ILO Recommendation on HIV and AIDS (No. 200). To reach this goal we need to work together to ensure that all workplaces are free from stigma and discrimination. Guy Ryder, Director-General, International Labour Office (ILO)

3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 18:00-21:00 Cullinan Hotel Side Event Buying safer sexual behavior: The role of financial incentives in HIV prevention Reception co-hosted by the World bank and HEARD. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 15:00-16: Ballroom West Satellite SatS23 Social protection interventions: Catalysts to end AIDS Co-organized by UNAIDS, UNICEF and ILO The session will create space and dialogue between governments, civil society, academicians, UN, donors and practitioners working on HIV and social protection. The specific objectives of the session are: Renew and expand political and civil society commitment to accelerate HIV prevention and treatment through HIV sensitive Social protection Generate new evidence on the role of social protection in accelerating HIV prevention, treatment, care and support Strengthen collaboration of civil society actors, government, UN and donors, academicians and practitioners working on HIV and social protection. 15:30-16:30 Community Village Community Village opening ceremony SACV01 If workplaces embrace this new initiative, it could signify one of the most important advances we ve seen in expanding access to HIV testing within a healthy, enabling environment and linking to on-going support, including treatment. Michel Sidibé, Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

4 FRIDAY, JULY 22 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 12:45-14:15 MR 4 Leadership Skills Building Workshop LSBW01 16:45-18:15 Auditorium II Abstract Driven s ADS08 18:30-20:00 Auditorium I Satellite Models for sustainable private/public partnership for health Partnerships approaches from business to corporate social responsability: challenges/experiences engaging the private/ public sector Risks and challenges for vulnerable key populations - Gender-based determinants of HIV infections among married couples in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria in Kisumu county, Kenya ADS107 - Risk factors associated with HIV infection in long distance truck drivers in Inchope, Mozambique 2012 ADS108 Are key populations forgotten in teh AIDS response in Africa? Catalysing reponses for 2015 and beyond This is the session where communities representing sex workers, people who inject drugs, MSM and transgender people will share their perspectives on HIV programming for key populations in Africa. WORK ON YOUR HEALTH: live and work with dignity Community Village From 7 to 11 December, all ICASA participants can access wellness information and test for different conditions. The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) and the ILO are offering VCT services. Participants are also invited to record a message about healthy life, testing and positive living through a video booth. African leaders are committed to accelerating the HIV response through country ownership and strategic investment approaches, including social and legal enablers. The world of work can be the entry point to reach out to workers and ensure universal access to HIV prevention, care and support. Our goal remains: Zero new HIV infection, Zero AIDS related deaths and Zero discrimination. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC)

5 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 13:30-15:50 Cape Town International Convention Centre Side event The Webber Wentzel Café 15th floor TREATMENT@WORK: the impact of employment on treatment adherence The idea to organize a session around treatment adherence was inspired by the findings of a research conducted by ILOAIDS in July-August This session will discuss evidence and experiences around the impact of employment on improving treatment adherence and agree on key recommendations for future action. The session will utilize current research undertaken around the association between treatment adherence and employment and will encourage exchange between different stakeholders. It will also help to move from research stage to a more programmatic stage, informing future interventions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 16:45-18:15 Auditorium I Abstract Driven s ADS29 Understanding and addressing stigma and discrimination breaking barriers La difficulté de parler de séropositivité dans le monde du travail au Maroc ADS133 With two-thirds of our population younger than 25 years old, HIV threatens the fragile human capital fabric it took us so long to build in Africa. HIV leaves a void in the already small cohort of trained teachers, doctors and nurses we have. We cannot be successful without preventing HIV and promoting zero discrimination at work. Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank

6 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 12:30-14:30 Exhibition Hall 4B Come and ask your questions to the presenter of the poster! Poster Reducing HIV vulnerability through economic empowerment along transport corridors in Southern Africa PB636 Améliorer les conditions de travail des professionnels de la santé et lutter contre le VIH et le Sida dans les hôpitaux PB731 Getting to zero through workplaces in Ethiopia PB749 Employers fully realize that in order to be successful, the initiative will need to be based on an enabling policy environment that supports workers to seek voluntary HIV counselling and testing without the fear of facing any kind of discrimination and the risk of losing jobs. Jacqueline Mugo, Executive Director, Federation of Kenya Employers

7 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:00-11: Ballroom East Le partenariat public privé (PPP) en matière du VIH et Sida au Cameroun Oral 12:30-14:30 Exhibition Hall 4B Come and ask your questions to the presenter of the poster! Poster Reducing HIV vulnerability through economic empowerment along transport corridors in Southern Africa PB636 Améliorer les conditions de travail des professionnels de la santé et lutter contre le VIH et le Sida dans les hôpitaux PB731 Getting to zero through workplaces in Ethiopia PB749 We urgently need to move away from the perception that HIV is related to immoral behaviours as this causes leaders to shy away from addressing the epidemic. We need to openly and transparently address the fact that HIV is a reality for many of us, and leaders must assign significant resources and political will to the goal of zero new infections and discrimination in the workplace. Koos Bezuidenhout, President, Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA)

8 5 workers million by 2015 Together, making it happen! For more information: