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5th Central American Congress on AIDS - CONCASIDA, 4 - 9 November 2007
07 November 2007
The 5th Central American Congress on HIV is being held in Managua, Nicaragua, from 4-9 November. Over 1,500 participants are attending the Congress including representatives from governments, the United Nations, people living with HIV, women’s organizations, religious groups and the private sector. UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot gave one of the key note speeches at the official opening ceremony of CONCASIDA. During his speech he highlighted the need to deal with the tough issues that lie at the core of the AIDS epidemic in Central America and called for strong and exceptional leadership on AIDS.
The 1,500 participants attending the congress include Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS, UNAIDS Special Representative HRH the Crown Princess of Norway, people living with HIV, regional Health Ministers, representatives from civil society, women’s organizations, religious organizations and the private sector. Nicaragua 4 – 9 November 2007.
Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, addressed the audience during the inauguration of the V Congress on HIV in Central America, CONCASIDA 2007, in Managua, Nicaragua.
From L to R: UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot, HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Mrs. Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan First Lady and Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega, during a private meeting in Managua, Nicaragua, in which they share suggestions on the improvement of the HIV response in the Central American region. Nicaragua 4 – 9 November 2007..
UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot and HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette-Marit amongst other Officials who participate in opening event of the V Central American Meeting of people living with HIV that took place in Managua as part of the 5th Central American Congress on HIV (CONCASIDA).
Dr. Cesar Antonio Nuñez, RST Director for Latin America, addressed the audience during the opening event of the V Central American Meeting of people living with HIV.
CONCASIDA participants joined a march of solidarity for people living with HIV on the evening of 6 November.The banner reads "for equality, diversity and human dignity".
The United Nations stand at CONCASIDA 2007 was one of the most visited during the conference.
Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, and Dr. Nils Kastberg, UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, exchange their points of view with youth leaders in a meeting with young activist during CONCASIDA 2007.
Honduras First Lady, Xiomara de Zelaya, during a press conference of the Latin American Leader Women. The event was attended by UNAIDS Executive Director and HRH and UNAIDS Special Representative, the Crown Princess Mette Marit.
Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, and Dr. Cesar Nuñez, Latin America RST Director, during the conference on Sexual Diversity in CONCASIDA 2007.
Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, during his field visit to Nicaraguan NGO, Sí Mujer, that advocates for the respect and protection of human rights of people living with HIV.
Dr. Cesar Nuñez, UNAIDS RST for Latin America, addressed the media during the joint press conference with the United Nations Regional Directors Group in CONCASIDA 2007.
Dr. Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director, during an interview with UNIVISION and Associated Press at CONCASIDA 2007.