Women comprise the fastest growing segment of the HIV-infected population in the world. More than 12.2 million women worldwide have become infected with HIV since the beginning of the epidemic, and the number continues to soar. Social and economic barriers challenge women’s ability to protect themselves and increase their vulnerabilty to HIV infection.

Photo: Loel Poor, The Loel Poor Exhibit

To listen to the following presentations, you will need the latest version of RealPlayer™ G2, available for free here. An Activist’s Perspective: International Activism and Action Ms. Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000, Bangalore, India A Caregiver’s Perspective: AIDS Care in the Developing World Dr. Mame Awe Toure, Physician, CTA/OPALS Hospital Dakar, Senegal An Advocate’s Perspective: Supporting Those Living with HIV and AIDS Ms. Kim Nichols, Development and Policy Director, African Services Committee, New York The International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS, London A Political Leader’s Perspective: The Call for Increased Governmental Action The Honorable Donna Christian-Christensen, MD United States House of Representatives Washington, DC Moderator: Richard Marlink, MD Executive Director, HAI

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