14th International Conference on AIDS - July 7-12, 2002
Barcelona, Spain

The U.S. Agency for International Development is proud to be a sponsor of the 14th International AIDS Conference in Barcelona, Spain, from July 7 - 12, 2002. The theme of the conference is "Knowledge and Commitment for Action." The theme was selected to reinforce the need that all involved sectors at all levels, including scientists, the community, people working in the field, and the public and private sectors, work together to review the knowledge gained through science and experience, and use this knowledge to commit to action. This action must be focused across all aspects of HIV/AIDS and include all infected and affected groups. Visit the conference Web site at www.aids2002.com to register, to learn about the conference's key messages, or to get additional details. Webcasts of the conference activities are available at www.kaisernetwork.org, the free news summary and webcasting service of the Kaiser Family Foundation.

For a complete schedule on USAID-sponsored activities, download the USAID conference brochure [PDF, 356K] [Accessible version in Word format, 65K].

Post Conference Information

• Confronting AIDS in 2002: Moving Forward from the XIV International AIDS Conference [MS Word, 31K]
  Dr. Anne Peterson, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID speaks at a briefing to examine the issues confronted and plans for action generated from the conference. Webcast of Dr. Peterson's speech.
  
  
• Highlights from the XIV International AIDS Conference - Wednesday, July 31, 2002
  USAID is sponsoring this one-day session to discuss new developments in HIV/AIDS that came out of the XIV International AIDS Conference in Barcelona. Webcast of the briefing.
  
  
• USAID Satellite Series Presentations
  Presentations from the USAID satellite sessions at the XIV International AIDS conference are now available.
  
  

SOURCE: USAID

USAID Press Conference Schedule

• The Demographic Impact of AIDS in Developing Countries
  USAID released new Census Bureau data showing the tremendous impact of AIDS on the developing world. Life expectancy, population growth and mortality rates have all been dramatically affected.
  Speakers: Dr. Anne Peterson, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID; Karen Stanecki, Chief of the Health Studies Branch, U.S. Census Bureau
  
  
• Caring for People Living with HIV and AIDS
  USAID announced new care and treatment programs for people living with HIV and AIDS in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda.
  Speakers: Dr. Paul De Lay, senior advisor for HIV/AIDS, USAID; Representatives from Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda
  
  
• Children on the Brink
  USAID, UNAIDS and UNICEF released a joint report on AIDS orphans, which predicts the number of AIDS orphans over the next 10 years, and discusses strategies to assist vulnerable children.
  Speakers: Dr. Anne Peterson, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID; Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS; Carol Bellamy, Executive Director, UNICEF
  
  
• ABCs of Preventing HIV and AIDS Among Youth
  USAID announced the results of Zambia's successful AIDS prevention program.
  Speakers: Dr. Paul De Lay, senior advisor for HIV/AIDS, USAID; Representatives from Zambia

SOURCE: USAID

New Publications

View a list of new HIV/AIDS publications recently released by USAID

Oral Sessions

View a complete list of USAID-funded oral sessions

Satellite Sessions

• Addressing Stigma and Disclosure: Fresh Approaches and Lessons Learned from the Field
  
• What is the Future of Prevention in the Era of ARVs and Vaccine and Microbicide Trials?    
• Lessons Learned from Experiences in Prevention and Care in Latin America and the Caribbean     
• New Approaches In HIV/AIDS Programming     
• Scaling up: Grounded Realities    
• Additional satellite sessions funded by USAID