events 2007

World Aids Campaign [AP photo]

Panel Discussion at the American Center: "Countering AIDS in the 21st Century - Czech and American Approaches"

Audio file: wma, 8,85 MB, 38 min., in Czech
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When: November 26, 2007 
Where: American Center

Marking World AIDS Day on December 1, the American Center would like to invite you to a panel discussion that aims to provide an insight into current Czech and American programs and policies in fighting the threat of AIDS.

AIDS Centers in the Czech Republic provide HIV and AIDS treatment as well HIV tests and prevention programs. Dům světla, founded in 1999, is the leading source of Czech support and provides an information center for HIV-positive patients and their families and friends. Among other activities, Dům světla also provides information programs aimed against prejudice and discimination.

Among the panelists will be:

Miroslav Hlavatý (Director, Dům světla)
Jeffrey Holachek (Defense Attache, U.S. Embassy Prague)
Ladislav Machala (AIDS Center Praha)

When: November 26, 5 p.m.
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1,  1^st floor (approx. 50 m below U.S. Embassy)

Czech/English interpretation will be provided.
Please RSVP to acprague@state.gov or tel. 257 530 640.