This morning, I headed down to the Global Village to check out some of the exhibitions. CFC’s booth is in the general exhibition hall, along with other global NGOs and large stands sponsored by countries like Brazil, the Netherlands and South Africa. The Global Village is outside the Banamex center in a large tent and has a bit more of a spirited, chaotic feel.
The Village brings together activists from all points of the globe – many with calls to decriminalize sex work, make ARVs free and accessible and stop homo- and trans-phobia.
As I strolled the halls, I saw three different protests—one large one for the use of condoms, complete with condom balloons and energetic chants, another a full Mexican funeral for those who have died from lack of Antiretroviral drugs—you can bet the pharmaceutical representation was not too pleased.
I stopped by CDD-Mexico’s booth for its National Catholic Network of Young People. Their campaign for the IAC is really great—using passages from the Song of Songs celebrating human sexuality (“May your breasts be like the clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples”) to argue that “pleasure is not a sin. Risking your and your partner’s life is.”
While the exhibition hall has a monopoly on policy makers, the activists in the Global Village lead the fight among the people for action on HIV/AIDS. I always think that for true change, you need both parties involved. Thanks to the IAC for bringing us together!
Erin
The Village brings together activists from all points of the globe – many with calls to decriminalize sex work, make ARVs free and accessible and stop homo- and trans-phobia.
As I strolled the halls, I saw three different protests—one large one for the use of condoms, complete with condom balloons and energetic chants, another a full Mexican funeral for those who have died from lack of Antiretroviral drugs—you can bet the pharmaceutical representation was not too pleased.
I stopped by CDD-Mexico’s booth for its National Catholic Network of Young People. Their campaign for the IAC is really great—using passages from the Song of Songs celebrating human sexuality (“May your breasts be like the clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples”) to argue that “pleasure is not a sin. Risking your and your partner’s life is.”
While the exhibition hall has a monopoly on policy makers, the activists in the Global Village lead the fight among the people for action on HIV/AIDS. I always think that for true change, you need both parties involved. Thanks to the IAC for bringing us together!
Erin
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