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*Applications Open for Mexico Youth Force Pre-Conference!**
The Mexico YouthForce would like to extend an invitation to you to apply to attend and/or present at our free Youth Pre-Conference, which will be held in Mexico City on Thursday July 31st, Friday August 1st, and Saturday August 2nd. Applications for participants and presenters are now available on the Youth Website: http://youthaids2008.org/e
For more information, please see the website, or email aleza@youthaidscoalition.o
Conference.*
The Pre-Conference will consist of informative and skills-building workshops around HIV/AIDS issues, ranging from scientific knowledge to effective political advocacy. Participants will also gain skills in research methodology, monitoring and evaluation, media and communications, as well as updated information on prevention strategies, harm reduction, and details on treatment. Participants will learn how to advocate to policymakers on issues relevant to young people and how to deliver the YouthForce's advocacy messages at the conference and beyond. The Pre-Conference is especially important for first-time conference goers to meet other youth delegates and to gain skills to make the most out of the conference itself.
See you in Mexico!
* * Solicitudes Abiertas para la Pre-Conferencia de Jóvenes!**
La FuerzaJoven de México te extiende esta invitación para que envíes una solicitud para participar o/y presentar en nuestra Pre-Conferencia de Jóvenes de manera gratuita, la cual se llevara a cabo en la Ciudad de México el Jueves 31 de Julio, Viernes 1 de Agosto y Sábado 2 de Agosto. ¡Las solicitudes para presentadores y delegados ahora están disponibles en español en el sitio web de Jóvenes:
http://youthaids2008.org/e
Para mayores informes, por favor visita el sitio web o manda un email a aleza@youthaidscoalition.o
En la Pre-Conferencia habrá talleres informativos y de construcción de habilidades con respecto al VIH, desde aspectos científicos hasta la incidencia política. L@s participantes también podrán desarrollar habilidades en metodologías de la investigación, monitoreo y evaluación, medios de comunicación, información nueva sobre las estrategias de prevención, la reducción del daño y detalles de tratamientos.
L@sparticipantes aprenderán como hacer incidencia antes tomadores de decisiones en asuntos relevantes para jovenes y como enviar mensajes de advocacy de la FuerzaJoven y mas otros. La Pre-Conferencia es especialmente importante para aquellas personas que estén asistiendo por primera vez a una Conferencia para que puedan aprovecharla al máximo.
¡Nos vemos en México!
The Mexico YouthForce would like to extend an invitation to you to apply to attend and/or present at our free Youth Pre-Conference, which will be held in Mexico City on Thursday July 31st, Friday August 1st, and Saturday August 2nd. Applications for participants and presenters are now available on the Youth Website: http://youthaids2008.org/e
For more information, please see the website, or email aleza@youthaidscoalition.o
Conference.*
The Pre-Conference will consist of informative and skills-building workshops around HIV/AIDS issues, ranging from scientific knowledge to effective political advocacy. Participants will also gain skills in research methodology, monitoring and evaluation, media and communications, as well as updated information on prevention strategies, harm reduction, and details on treatment. Participants will learn how to advocate to policymakers on issues relevant to young people and how to deliver the YouthForce's advocacy messages at the conference and beyond. The Pre-Conference is especially important for first-time conference goers to meet other youth delegates and to gain skills to make the most out of the conference itself.
See you in Mexico!
* * Solicitudes Abiertas para la Pre-Conferencia de Jóvenes!**
La FuerzaJoven de México te extiende esta invitación para que envíes una solicitud para participar o/y presentar en nuestra Pre-Conferencia de Jóvenes de manera gratuita, la cual se llevara a cabo en la Ciudad de México el Jueves 31 de Julio, Viernes 1 de Agosto y Sábado 2 de Agosto. ¡Las solicitudes para presentadores y delegados ahora están disponibles en español en el sitio web de Jóvenes:
http://youthaids2008.org/e
Para mayores informes, por favor visita el sitio web o manda un email a aleza@youthaidscoalition.o
En la Pre-Conferencia habrá talleres informativos y de construcción de habilidades con respecto al VIH, desde aspectos científicos hasta la incidencia política. L@s participantes también podrán desarrollar habilidades en metodologías de la investigación, monitoreo y evaluación, medios de comunicación, información nueva sobre las estrategias de prevención, la reducción del daño y detalles de tratamientos.
L@sparticipantes aprenderán como hacer incidencia antes tomadores de decisiones en asuntos relevantes para jovenes y como enviar mensajes de advocacy de la FuerzaJoven y mas otros. La Pre-Conferencia es especialmente importante para aquellas personas que estén asistiendo por primera vez a una Conferencia para que puedan aprovecharla al máximo.
¡Nos vemos en México!
“AIDS in Focus”
“AIDS in Focus” is a photography contest sponsored by the Mexico Youth Force. The concept behind the contest is simple; we want youth to submit their photographs on what AIDS means to them and their communities. How does AIDS affect you as a young person? As young people between the ages of 15-24 account for more than 40% of new HIV infections it is clear that youth worldwide must have a voice in the fight against AIDS.
As this is a global epidemic it is crucial that this type of communication takes place. The beauty of photography is that it has the ability to transcend language barriers and to allow cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.
Your entry:
To submit your photographs please join the YouthForce group on Flickr (http://flickr.com/groups/y
Contest Rules :
1. All photographs must be relevant to the topic.
2. You may submit multiple photographs, but may only enter the same photograph once.
3. Once your photographs are entered into the contest, you give permission for the photograph to be used by the Mexico YouthForce. This may include use on the Youth 2008 AIDS Web site (www.youthaids2008.org) and in the Youth Pavilion at the XVII International AIDS Conference.
4. Winners will be selected by a panel of three judges.
5. Entries must be submitted no later than June 1st, 2008.
6. Winners will be officially announced one week after the contest ends.
7. Questions about the contest can be sent to mediamyf@gmail.com
Prizes:
The top five photographs selected will be showcased on the Youth Web site and in the Youth Pavilion at the XVII International AIDS Conference taking place this August in Mexico City (www.aids2008.org). Winners will also receive a gift pack.
About the Mexico YouthForce:
The Mexico YouthForce, a continuation of previous YouthForces at the International AIDS Conferences in Toronto, Bangkok and Barcelona, is a coalition of youth-led and/or youth-serving HIV/AIDS organizations who are working to empower young delegates and promote youth participation around HIV/AIDS before, during and after the XVII Mexico City International AIDS Conference.
“AIDS in Focus” is a photography contest sponsored by the Mexico Youth Force. The concept behind the contest is simple; we want youth to submit their photographs on what AIDS means to them and their communities. How does AIDS affect you as a young person? As young people between the ages of 15-24 account for more than 40% of new HIV infections it is clear that youth worldwide must have a voice in the fight against AIDS.
As this is a global epidemic it is crucial that this type of communication takes place. The beauty of photography is that it has the ability to transcend language barriers and to allow cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.
Your entry:
To submit your photographs please join the YouthForce group on Flickr (http://flickr.com/groups/y
Contest Rules :
1. All photographs must be relevant to the topic.
2. You may submit multiple photographs, but may only enter the same photograph once.
3. Once your photographs are entered into the contest, you give permission for the photograph to be used by the Mexico YouthForce. This may include use on the Youth 2008 AIDS Web site (www.youthaids2008.org) and in the Youth Pavilion at the XVII International AIDS Conference.
4. Winners will be selected by a panel of three judges.
5. Entries must be submitted no later than June 1st, 2008.
6. Winners will be officially announced one week after the contest ends.
7. Questions about the contest can be sent to mediamyf@gmail.com
Prizes:
The top five photographs selected will be showcased on the Youth Web site and in the Youth Pavilion at the XVII International AIDS Conference taking place this August in Mexico City (www.aids2008.org). Winners will also receive a gift pack.
About the Mexico YouthForce:
The Mexico YouthForce, a continuation of previous YouthForces at the International AIDS Conferences in Toronto, Bangkok and Barcelona, is a coalition of youth-led and/or youth-serving HIV/AIDS organizations who are working to empower young delegates and promote youth participation around HIV/AIDS before, during and after the XVII Mexico City International AIDS Conference.
According to the World AIDS Campaign, every day more than 6000 young people between the ages of 15 to 24 get infected with HIV. This makes young people (and disproportionately young women) constitute more than half all new infections worldwide. It is clear that young people must have their voices heard in the fight against AIDS and must be an active part of the solution.
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TakingITGlobal has developed an application for youth to show their support in the fight against HIV/AIDS! Check it out here!
http://apps.facebook.com/c
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