[pronut-hiv] Conference: Gender, child survival & HIV/AIDS; from evidence to policy

["ProNut-HIV" <pronut-hiv@healthnet.org>]

 Gender, child survival & HIV/AIDS; from evidence to policy  

 7 - 9 May 2006, Toronto, Canada
  
 http://www.waba.org.my/hiv/conference2006.htm  

Conference Objectives: 

To link gender to discussions of research, policy and practices around
breastfeeding and interventions to reduce infant mortality through the
prevention of HIV transmission, including a critical examination of
current programmes and practices. 
 
To share experiences of HIV + mothers and the challenges of their
infant feeding decisions. 
 
To provide updated research on pediatric HIV, maternal health,
breastfeeding practices, modes of infant feeding, issues around early
cessation of breastfeeding and complementary feeding, as well as the
health outcomes of exclusive breastfeeding and other infant feeding
options. 

To develop gender sensitive language and knowledge transfer messages to
address HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. 
 To collaborate with new partners (women's groups, HIV groups and
others) on breastfeeding and gender issues in the context of HIV/AIDS in
order to work towards common positions and action plans in preparation
for the August 2006 HIV/AIDS Conference.