Bill Roedy, President of MTV International Networks
and Riz Khan, top CNN reporter to moderate unique
Leadership Sessions at the IAC 2004

Leadership Program
XV International AIDS Conference 2004
June 28, 2004
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How can you shape the battle with HIV/AIDS?

Ask questions.

At this year’s 15th International AIDS Conference in
Bangkok, the new Leadership Program is giving you the
opportunity to ask your questions about why the
epidemic has continued to spread. Bill Roedy of MTV
International Networks and Riz Khan of CNN will
moderate two ground-breaking sessions that aim to
bring together influential world figures such as
Zackie Achmat (Chairperson, Treatment Action
Campaign, South Africa), Graca Machel (Patron of The
Leadership Program and International Women’s Leader),
and Richard Gere (Founder, The Gere Foundation,
U.S.A).

Can Leadership change the nature of our struggle with
HIV/AIDS?

Find out by attending the Leadership Program’s unique,
interactive sessions:

“Meet the Leaders – Donors” on Monday, July 12th
will bring together ministers and representatives from
various donor countries to address the issues of how
finance and funding affect the HIV/AIDS struggle.

“Meet the Leaders – Cross Sectors” on Monday July 12th
and Wednesday, July 14th, will address the need for
unified leadership across science, community, donor,
policy, media, religion, entertainment and political
sectors.

During each session delegates will have the
opportunity to ask questions during the session and
receive instant answers from the world leaders in
attendance, as well as interact with other delegates.

Additionally, over 30 sessions (non-abstract, plenary,
and forums) will focus AIDS leadership from different
aspects into a global response. Difficult issues such
as treatment access, and responsible coordination
between donors and countries will be discussed, and
their solutions examined.

Significantly strengthened global leadership and
renewed commitments are the goals of the Leadership
Program. Won’t you join us during the conference and
be a part of the changing face of AIDS leadership?

Mail your questions to:

leadership@....

Each question will be read and considered for use in
the open-house forum sessions, “Meet the Leaders” on
Monday, July 12th, and Wednesday, July 14th at the
International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.