Asian People’s Alliance for Combating HIV&AIDS

9th ICAAP ANNOUNCEMENT

9th ICAAP: Abstract/Proposal Submission Deadline EXTENDED to 27 MARCH 2009!"

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 27 MARCH 2009
SKILLS BUILDING PROPOSAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 27 MARCH 2009
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 27 MARCH 2009

On behalf of the local organizing committee and our Indonesian and international partners, we would like to invite you to join us for the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP 9), to be held in Bali, Indonesia from 9-13 August 2009.

The Congress Theme is Empowering People, Strengthening Networks. It wishes to bring people from various backgrounds in Asia and the Pacific region to meet and share knowledge, skills, ideas, research findings related to HIV and AIDS. This is also be an opportunity for people to provide mutual support and make stronger commitments in their fight towards the epidemic.

For more information, please visit the 9th ICAAP website at www.icaap9.org

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REGISTRATION

We encourage online registration through the congress website at www.icaap9.org

Deadline for Early Bird Registration: Saturday, 28 February 2009 (NOW CLOSED) Deadline for Regular Registration: Sunday, 31 May 2009 Late Registration Charge applies: 1 June 2009 Deadline for Media Registration: Tuesday, 30 June 2009

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CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

We encourage online submission through the congress website at www.icaap9.org

Deadline for Online Abstract Submission: Friday, 27 March 2009
Late breaker Abstract Submission: Monday, 1 June 2009 – Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Congress Tracks (Scientific- Studies/Experience-based)

Track A : Understanding the Epidemic and Strengthening Prevention Efforts
Track B : Strengthening Partnership for Treatment, Care, and Support
Track C : AIDS in Context: Understanding and Addressing Socio-Cultural,Economic and Political Determinants
Track D : Leadership and Broadening the Response

Leadership skills.
Organizational development and management.
Empowering infected and affected people to improve their quality of life.
Strategy and education skills on HIV prevention, care and supports.
Resource mobilisations skills.

For online submission and more information, please visit the 9th ICAAP website at www.icaap9.org

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CALL FOR CULTURAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL

We encourage online submission through the congress website at www.icaap9.org

Deadline for Online Proposal Submission: Friday, 27 March 2009

For online submission and more information, please visit the 9th ICAAP website at www.icaap9.org

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CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

We encourage online submission through the congress website at www.icaap9.org

Deadline for Scholarship Application: Thursday, 30 April 2009

Scholarship Category:

Community Scholarships
Scientific Scholarships (for healthcare professionals, researchers, and/or graduate students)
Media Scholarships
Youth Scholarships

For online submission and more information, please visit the 9th ICAAP website at www.icaap9.org

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SEE YOU IN BALI!

9th ICAAP Secretariat:
Menara Eksekutif 8th Floor
Jalan MH Thamrin Kav. 9, Jakarta 10330
INDONESIA

Phone: +62 21 39838845/46
Fax: +62 21 39838847
Website: http://www.icaap9. org
Email. secretariat@ icaap9.org