Youth Pavilion

Description

The youth pavilion is an interactive, ideal youthful space for young people to review, day by day, the Congress and past declarations in keeping with what they want to see happen in the future. It is envisaged that the youth will use this space to share their experiences and efforts in their respective countries in dealing with issues of HIV and AIDS.

Youth speakers or those who submit abstracts will have an opportunity to share them at the Youth Pavilion, and Youth will be given preference as choice of speakers.

An ‘exhibition space’ will be made available to display past and present achievements of youth from Asia and the Pacific, particularly in combating the epidemic. This will be particularly for those who were unable to secure a place in the Congress poster presentation. While being an excellent opportunity to secure support from adults and donors this will be an enriching learning experience for all members of the public attending the Congress.

Objectives

• Provide the space for the voice of youth to be heard

• Encourage the sharing of experiences and networking among youth and adults

• To put youth in touch with donors and policy makers

• Introduce new and innovative ways in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region

• Highlight the issues facing young women and girls living in the region

• Encourage adults to support the voice of youth


Sessions

Each session will be 45 mins with a 15 minute period for questions and sharing. There will be atleast 4 sessions per day, 2 of which will be official sessions one at 8.30 in the morning briefing participants on the Congress Programme and the other at 6.00p.m, where youth Rapporteurs will share the minutes of the days proceedings. All session themes were finalized based on regional feedback.


Session Topics
Description


A
What is the world doing about HIV/AIDS? And the role of young people – GYCA Work.
Should include a comprehensive description of work done in the region with suitable examples and highlight any new innovative projects that have been introduced.


B

Youth Creativity Sessions

Entries from any organization/group focusing on Youth expression in the form of fashion, song, poetry are welcome. Please include examples of your work along with the Application Form.

C
Street Theatre
Eg: More than ABC’s
Street theatre or forum theatre groups dealing with issues of HIV/AIDS, stigma, awareness etc within the region are welcome to apply.

D
ICT Tools and Regional Collaboration
Should provide knowledge on using new technologies of networking and communication, example, How to set up a blog, e-groups, colloboration groups etc. Should also include examples of how and where these tools have proven effective.

E
Gender Vulnerability
Should focus on gender issues specific to the region, with examples of work being carried out in the region, how young women can join these networks etc.

F
Innovative ways of peer education
Eg: Through music, sports etc


G
HIV/AIDS Status in Sri Lanka

This should include statistics and information on HIV/AIDS work carried out in the region. Highlight issues affecting young people in Sri Lanka that make them vulnerable to HIV.

H
Closer look at the Pacific


I
Working around Stigma and Discrimination

J
My sexual rights and the rights of a Positive person – Youth Perspective

K
Young People Living with HIV/AIDS


L
ARV’s, vaccines and new preventive technologies: Understanding science and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

M
Innovative initiatives for young people within the region addressing root causes of the spread of HIV/AIDS Eg: umemployment, education

For more information feel free to contact youth@icaap8.lk