Event
Launch of Diamonds – Publication and Documentary of HIV-positive Women’s Leadership from the Asia Pacific
Event Type: Launch Event
Date: 10.08.09
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Indonesia – Bali
Details
UNIFEM is proud to present the launch of the documentary and publication Diamonds: Stories of Women from the Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS at the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP).
The launch will be part of the symposium "Empowerment and Positive Women's Leadership in the Asia-Pacific," co-organized by UNIFEM, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (APN+).
Meet the author of Diamonds and watch the documentary that premiered at the 2009 Q Film Festival in Jakarta.
About Diamonds
Diamonds is a publication and documentary, funded by UNIFEM, on the personal narratives of ten women and one girl who are HIV-positive. They have overcome enormous challenges to become leaders in their communities. The stories within Diamonds are honest and passionate, providing a deep insight into the personal struggles and victories of women and girls living with HIV.
Symposium Presenters
- Keynote address and launch of Diamonds: Dalin Paduka Marina Mahalhir, Malaysian AIDS Council Advisor
- Welcome remarks and introduction of Diamonds: Dr. Jean D'Cunha, Regional Programme Director, UNIFEM East and Southeast Asia Regional Office
- Closing Remarks: Mr. Prasada Rao, Regional Support Team, UNAIDS
- Panel Moderator: Danny I. Yatim, ICAAP Media Sub-committee Chair
Q Film Festival, Jakarta, 27 July-4 August, 2009
- Japan Foundation, 19:30, 28 July
- Goethe Haus, 17:30, 30 July
- Japan Foundation, 19:00, 1 August
- CFF, 19:00, 3 August
Sponsored by: UNIFEM, UNAIDS, APN+
Contact:
Mika Mansukhani
