Partnerships

The International Working Group on HIV-Positive Women & Microbicides was convened in mid-2006 as a response to HIV-positive women’s groups seeking an opportunity to engage issues related to microbicide development. The working group (consisting of HIV-positive women from many countries, including 12 ICW members, and leading microbicides researchers and scientists) participated in a series of conference calls, each focusing on a different topic identified by the HIV-positive women. Questions were asked and answered about theinvolvement of HIV positive women in research trials and the safety and efficacy of a microbicide for HIV positive women, including interactions with ARVs and pregnancy. The final report from the meeting is attached.

23rd of November, at 12 noon at the House of Commons, former Irish President
Mary Robinson helped to officially launch SOFIA, a new UK-based women's forum set up to:
- Strive towards effective, long-lasting policy change, to provide prevention and better access to treatment for women living with HIV and AIDS

ICW is delighted to participate in the YWCA World Council International Women's Summit in Brisbane in July 2003. This meeting takes place every four years and brings together over 1000 women from over 120 countries.