Please join the World Youth Alliance for an Inaugural Seminar on Maternal Heath, Women's Health and HIV/AIDS. The Seminar will be held on March 24th 2012, at the Angelicum in Rome, and will be hosted in English.



Topics regarding health and sexuality are often contested and controversial in international debates. This seminar aims to bring together global public health experts to present some of the latest findings and evidence in the areas of women’s health and HIV/AIDS. Understanding the public health trends and evidence can lead to better proposals for public policy and international engagement in critical areas of global health and their relation to the dignity of the human person.

Structure of the seminar:
The seminar will include presentations and interactive discussions. Participants will be able to apply the concepts to relevant case studies presented throughout the day.

Logistics:
The seminar will be hosted by the World Youth Alliance on March 24th and will be followed by an evening reception celebrating WYA's 13th Birthday. Upon registration further details will be provided regarding accommodation suggestions, directions, and seminar program. All travel arrangements to and from Rome should be made independently. We regret that we can not assist with any expenses related to travel or accommodations.

We will be issuing a program for the conference on March 24, 2012 shortly. In the meantime, please be aware of the following procedure for those registered coming from countries requiring visas to enter the European Union:

  1. The World Youth Alliance is not responsible for, and can not offer assistance through scholarships, travel stipends or accommodations. You are responsible for planning travel, accommodations, and covering all associated costs.
  2. In addition to specifically invited guests, the Conference is ONLY open to ACTIVE WYA members and friends who have previously participated in regional events.
  3. Non EU residents need to check with their local embassies for visa requirements. To enter the EU you apply for a visa directly through the consulate or embassy of the country you are visiting (Italy).

You may visit the website for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs here to find out if you need a visa to enter Italy and where to apply for one.

Letters of invitation must be requested no later than March 5, 2012 by emailing foundation@wya.net and providing:

  1. Explanation of how you heard of the conference and previous WYA involvement
  2. Full name AS IT APPEARS ON TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
  3. Gender
  4. Birthdate: Month/ DAY/ Year
  5. Passport number
  6. Dates of Rome arrival and departure
  7. Specific accomodation plans/arrangements (these are required to issue invitation letters)
  8. Certification in writing of personal capacity to fund travel and associated costs

Any incomplete requests will not be considered or processed. If you are already in communication with us regarding an invitation letter, please know it will be processed shortly. We look forward to having you with us in Rome.

Date and times:
The date of the seminar is Saturday, 24 March, 2012. The seminar will run from 9am to 6pm.

Content:
The seminar will examine current science and evidence in areas of women’s and maternal health, and person-centered responses to HIV/AIDS. Current debates in each of these areas will be discussed and presented.

To register for this event click here.  The conference is free.  For further questions, please contact Maria Grizzetti at maria@wya.net.