An opportunity for media to be updated on the essential work being done to engage men and boys in their use of HIV services.
DATE: Thursday, 21 July 2016
TIME: 16:00 – 16:45
VENUE: Speaker’s Corner, Media Centre, Durban ICC
Speakers:
1. Jonathan Hopkins, IPPF
2. Mr. Dean Peacock, Executive Director, Sonke Gender Justice, MenEngage
3. Dr. Lydia Munghera, Executive Director Mama’s Club, MenEngage, ATHENA Network
4. Rev. Phumzile Mabizela, Executive Director, INERELA
5. Dr. Pierre Somse, Deputy Regional Director, UNAIDS RST, ESA
Agenda:
16:00 – 16:05 – Setting the scene JONATHAN HOPKINS
16:05 – 16:10 – The unmet need for HIV services among men DEAN PEACOCK
16:10 – 16:15 – Male involvement in SRHR in practice DR LYDIA MUNGHERERA
16:15 – 16:20 – Reaching men in faith communities REV PHUMZILE MABIZELA
16:20 – 16:25 – UNAIDS Commitment and way forward DR PIERRE SOMSE
16:25- 16:45 – Q&A
MEDIA CONTACTS:
- Dean Peacock, Executive Director: + 27 72 461 7751 – dean@genderjustice.org.za
- Remmy Shawa, Men and HIV Campaign Coordinator: +27 71 095 1997 – remmy@genderjustice.org.za
