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The 12th World AIDS Conference Public
Fora
On July 1 and 2, the 12th World AIDS Conference
is organising two evening events open to the public to discuss the latest
developments on AIDS. These fora will take place at:
The Arditi-Wilsdorf
Auditorium
1, avenue du Mail
Supported by the Tribune de Genève and
MSD-Chiret AG, the Conference invites Geneva citizens and communities to interact with
leading personalities who will present the latest developments in AIDS research, therapies
and prevention. The events, moderated by well-known local journalists, will be held in
French and are slated to last 90 minutes.
July 1 at 6 PM: RESEARCH AND NEW
THERAPIES will focus on biomedical sciences including how the virus works,
treatment updates and vaccines. The evening will continue with live transmission of a
Swiss TV special on the Conference.
July 2 at 8 PM: PREVENTION: THE STAKES will
be devoted to issues and questions related to all aspects of prevention. The event will
feature video highlights of Swiss and international prevention campaigns.
For further information, please contact 328 71
69.
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Local Happenings in Geneva
During the
Conference, apart from the Conference's Cultural Programme, delegates will be able to
spend their leisure time at a number of different events in venues throughout Geneva. Some
of these events are planned around the 12th World AIDS Conference:
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On Saturday 27 June, Association Safe Zone will be hosting
What's Love...
Dance Party, Fashion Show
Special Guest: Jimmy Sommerville
DJs: Local & Frankie Foncett, Ministry of Sound (London)
At the Salle de Plainpalais
From 8 PM to 3 AM, entrance: CHF 30.-, 15.- for delegates.
On Saturday 27 June, Association 360o Fever will be hosting
"Sous le soleil exactement"
Dance Party
On 3 levels, House, Variety and Electro
At the Ancien Palais des Expositions
16, Quai Ernest-Ansermet
Doors open at 10 PM, entrance CHF 8.-before midnight, CHF 12.-after.
On Tuesday 30 June, ICW and Groupe sida Genève's "sida au féminin" women's
group will be hosting
A Reception for Women living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Music, food and a splendid view of Geneva,
Maison de St-Gervais (near main train station)
5, rue du Temple
from 7 PM to 11 PM
Women Only
For information, call the COGE Hotline 079/203 61 53
Tuesday 30 June
A Cultural Evening on the topic of AIDS
Theatre and Video
Doors open at 8 PM, entrance CHF 7.- / CHF 11.- (for both shows)
At the Centre d'Art Contemporain,
10, rue des Vieux-Grenadiers
Tel: 329 18 42 |
On Tuesday 30 June, ASPASIE,
the Geneva sex workers association, will be hosting
La nuit du bitume ("A Night on the Asphalt")
Dance Party (drag acts, cabaret and more)
At the Palladium
3 bis, rue du Stand
Doors open at 10 PM, entrance: CHF 30.-
Benefits to AIDS prevention projects among sex workers
On Friday 3 July, Dialogai will be hosting
GENFSHAFT
Geneva's only "hardcore" bar
From 11 PM 'til dawn
Leather, denim, cruising, backroom and safer sex
Men Only
Entrance: CHF 10.- / Members Free
On Saturday 4 July
Lesbian and Gay Pride and Friends 98 in Lausanne
French-speaking Switzerland's Second Pride March
Parade starts at 3 PM, at the Esplanade de Montbenon
Evening Fair in the Vallée du Flon
Dance Parties 'til dawn
For information, call 021/311 36 90 |
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Ongoing Events and
Exhibitions during the Conference Week
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From Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 2 July
Dialogai, Geneva's gay organisation
Will be open from 1 PM to midnight
News, magazines, library, local queer info, art exhibits
Bar open all day with snacks
Happy Hours from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
From Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 2 July
PVA-Genève, the local PWA group
Will be open from 8:30 AM to 10 PM
Drop in for coffee or refreshments
Brunches at 1 PM and 8 PM (phone ahead of time to reserve)
35, rue des Pâquis, 5/F
Tel: 906 40 30
From Sunday 28 June to Thursday 2 July
Association 360o Fever will host
A Terrace Bar, evenings from 5 PM to 2 AM
Music, shows, relaxed and fun atmosphere
At the Ancien Palais des Expositions
16, Quai Ernest-Ansermet
On Tuesday 30 June, from 2 PM to 8:30 PM
Open House
At Groupe sida genève
17, rue Pierre-Fatio
From May 11 to July 18, 1998
At the World Health Organisation Headquarters
20, avenue Appia
The Edge of Awareness
Outdoor exhibit of sculptures and poster art
photography, paintings and videos.
From Saturday 6 June to Thursday 15 October
The Centre d'Art Contemporain and Aids Info Docu Switzerland
Present an art exhibit
AIDS Worlds: Between Resignation and Hope
Wine bar all evenings of the Conference Week from 6 PM
Guided tours start at 8 PM
Centre d'Art Contemporain
10, rue des Vieux-Grenadiers
Tel: 329 18 42
From June 18 to September 18
At the Musée d'art et d'histoire
Corps à vif: art et anatomie
An exhibit of anatomy drawings from the Renaissance to the 20th century
Free entrance
2, rue Charles-Galland
Tel: 418 26 00
From June 22 to July 6
Galerie Nota Bene presents
Works by artists on the topic of AIDS
Tuesday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday from 2 PM to 5:30 PM
4, rue Petitot
Tel: 311 43 00
From June 26 to July 5
Galerie un deux trois presents
An exhibit of AIDS posters (mostly Swiss)
Open Monday-Friday, from 3 PM to 7 PM
Saturday from 3 PM to 5 PM
4, rue des Eaux-Vives
Tel: 786 16 11 |
From Wednesday 24 June to Sunday 28 June
At the Parc des Cropettes (behind main train station)
AMR Open Air Jazz festival
Local and international artists until beyond midnight
Performances start
Friday 26 at 8 PM
Saturday 27 at 3:30 PM
Sunday 28 at 3:30 PM
At the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Every day from Saturday 27 June to Friday 3 July
Free lunchtime concerts (classical, jazz, rap)
From 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
From June 28 to 3 July
At Galerie 3 mille grenouilles
A Benefit Exhibit for Geneva's AIDS Service Organisations
Vernissage & Brunch, Sunday 28 June from 1 PM to 3 PM
Open Monday to Friday, 6 PM to 9 PM
3, rue Lissignol
Tel: 741 15 35
On June 28-29-30 and July 1-2,
Association 360o Fever will host
A Queer Filmfest (June 28-29-30, July 1-2)
At the Ancien Palais des Expositions
16, Quai Ernest-Ansermet
Rare gay and lesbian films
Shows begin at 10 PM, entrance CHF 7.- / 11.-
A disco will follow the 1 and 2 July showings, entrance CHF 5.-
Local AIDS groups
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C O N T
A C T S
Groupe sida Genève
AIDS Service Organisation
17, rue Pierre-Fatio
Tel: 700 15 00
gsg@hivnet.ch
Dialogai
Gay Organisation and HIV/AIDS Outreach
11-13, rue de la Navigation
Tel: 906 40 40
dialogai@hivnet.ch
AIDES Haute-Savoie (Annemasse)
AIDS Service organisation in nearby France
Tel: 059 450 87 20 00
mvesin@internet-montblanc.fr
Ministère sida
AIDS Ministry of the Protestant Church of Geneva
5, place Jargonnant
Tel: 736 24 26
PVA-Genève
Organisation for People living with HIV/AIDS
35, rue des Pâquis
Tel: 906 40 30
pva-genève@iprolink.ch
ASPASIE
Sex workers Organisation
10, rue Charles Cusin
Tel: 732 68 28 |
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Community Services
This lounge is intended to be a place for
rest and quiet. A place where PWA’s can find some peace from the harried Conference
experience and media probing. A place where PWA’s can find nourishment and calm
period. It is also a place where PWA’s can gather and network casually.
Basic nutritional needs and refreshment will be offered to delegates living with HIV/AIDS
in the PWA Lounge. An extended lunch period will run from 11:30 AM to 3 PM to support
adherence to medication schedules.
Delegates who have made the advance request
for child care will have the following services made available to them :
Day Care for infants and small children
Nurserie "La Providence" (Child Care Nursery)
9, chemin Briquet
Petit-Saconnex
Day Camp for pre-teens and teenagers
Maison de Quartier Champel
32, avenue Peschier
Parents are kindly requested to bring their children to the Palexpo main entrance for
transport to Child Care at 9 AM.
For more information, please enquire at the Child Care window of the main Information
Booth.
- The 12th World AIDS Conference Community Listserves, Concerto
Please see our feature story from 17 June on the 12th World AIDS
Conference Community Listserves.
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