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News and updates on World Council 2007
04 Sep 2007 — 13:19
none ICW statements on the 5 key themes of the Positive Women's Forum
The global response to HIV cannot be effective without the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV.
03 Aug 2007 — 9:04
International Small loans facilitate response to HIV and AIDS
The Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF) facilitated a discussion of economic opportunities for communities affected by HIV and AIDS on Wednesday, July 4, at Nairobi City Hall. The presentation and subsequent panel discussion marked the first Town Hall Meeting of the International Women’s Sum…
02 Aug 2007 — 9:06
International Fundraising a crucial tool in HIV and AIDS advocacy, panellists declare
Representatives from several international foundations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) led a panel discussion regarding resource investment for HIV positive women and girls on Thursday July 5, at the International Women’s Summit (IWS) in Nairobi. “By investing in positive women and…
02 Aug 2007 — 7:56
none Special Session on Africa
At a special session focused on Africa, which took place at the recent International Women’s Summit on Women’s Leadership and HIV and AIDS on July 7, 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya, government and church leaders from four African nations have outlined ways forward in strengthening the AIDS response…
02 Aug 2007 — 15:31
none Accountability Key to Increased Resources for Women & Girls
World YWCA General Secretary, Dr Musimbi Kanyoro has said that accountability is key to securing increased resources for women and girls.
02 Aug 2007 — 14:45
none Mary Robinson Promotes Increased Human Rights Awareness
Speaking at the opening of the World YWCA Extraordinary World Council on July 3, 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya, the former President of Ireland Mrs Mary Robinson said ‘I want to reach out to you to help us change how we understand human rights’.
02 Aug 2007 — 15:46
none Women must be part of AIDS Solution
The World YWCA International Women’s Summit on Women’s Leadership and HIV and AIDS opened on July 5, 2007 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya with a strong call for women to be part of shaping the future AIDS response.
President of Kenya, women leading change award
10 Jul 2007 — 15:23
none Fourteen women honoured at the International Women’s Summit
Fourteen selfless and outstanding women leaders from various countries were honoured with awards for their efforts in responding to HIV and AIDS in their various communities during the opening plenary session of the International Women’s Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Center…
23 Jun 2007 — 20:37
none Workshop schedule now available
IWS workshops will translate the goals of the Summit into learning and training activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of organisations and the individuals they represent to develop more effective responses relating to women’s leadership and HIV and AIDS. Led by Summit participants a…
11 Jun 2007 — 9:03
International International Women's Summit Programme Brochure Now Available
Sokoni extended deadline march 31
07 Mar 2007 — 14:56
International Sokoni, marketplace at World Council: deadline extended
The deadline for submitting the Exhibitors Application Form for Sokoni has been extended to March 31, 2007
08 Mar 2007 — 18:21
International Religious leaders confirmed to speak at the IWS
Rev. Dr. Sam Kobia, general secretary of the World Council of Churches and Phumzile Zondi Mabizela, chief executive officer, KwaZulu Natal Council of Churches and member of ANERELA+ are among religious leaders that have confirmed their participation at the Intentional Women’s Summit.

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