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Dutch summit to engage faith leaders and UN on HIV response

A summit of 40 Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh leaders and the United Nations aims to inspire change in the fight against HIV and AIDS and the stigma that goes with it, reports Ecumenical News International.

The two-day summit, which organizers said is the first of its kind, starts on 22 March in Den Dolder, Netherlands. It aims to explore opportunities for religious leaders to take action to eliminate the stigma and discrimination affecting people living with HIV and AIDS.

"The leaders gathered at this summit have the ability to inspire and empower change – within their own communities, across countries, and throughout wider communities," said the Rev. Richard Fee, head of the board of directors of the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance.

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TAGS: Netherlands faith leaders fight against HIV and AIDS discrimination Rev. Richard Fee Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

[03/22/2010]

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