The International Film and Television Exchange, Inc.

Congressional briefing
held in conjunction with
The Congressional Human Rights Caucus (CHRC)

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE OF HIV/AIDS:
DRAWING THE LINE IN AFRICA

co-sponsored by Representatives Tom Lantos, Jim Leach, and Barbara Lee
Wednesday April 2, 2003
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Science Room 2325 Rayburn House Office Building

PROGRAM

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome by CHRC and remarks by
Congressman Dr. Jim McDermott, Co-Chair, Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Breakfast Buffet and screening of documentaries
6000 A DAY, Philip Brooks, South Africa 2002, 58 min;
examines how institutions, governments, and the private sector failed to prevent the spread of AIDS
Condoms, Fish & Circus Tricks, Brenda and Robert Rooney , Canada 2002, 47 min;
shot in Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia, this film presents an intimate look at people who are dying of AIDS and those caring for them.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Panel
Dr. James E. Herrington, Senior Advisor, United Nations Foundation, moderator
Dr. Paul Zeitz, Executive Director, Global AIDS Alliance
Raymond W. Copson, Head, Latin America/Middle East/Africa Section, Congressional Research Service
Prof. Chinua Akukwe, George Washington University
Marc Wall, Director, Economic Policy Staff, Bureau of African Affairs, Dept. of State

1:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Q&A Buffet style luncheon