The Congress Report

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The Melbourne Manifesto

A manifesto was prepared for the Sixth ICAAP based on the position paper presented by AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific. This was published in the first of the daily ICAAP Newspapers and an invitation was extended to all interested parties to form a working group, which refined the original document to create this manifesto to represent the delegates of the Sixth ICAAP. It was intended to proclaim a Melbourne Manifesto to update and extend the Manila Manifesto of the Fourth ICAAP.

Youth Declaration

"We value this opportunity to ensure that the voices of young people are heard at the Congress and urge the Congress, regional governments, non-government organisations, HIV/AIDS activists and the international community to endorse and act upon the following recommendations:..."

Ministerial Statement

Ministers from the Asia Pacific region met, together with experts and delegates attending the Sixth ICAAP. It was the first time that such a broad range of countries has come together at Ministerial level specifically to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on our region. That thirty-three countries are represented demonstrates widespread recognition of the importance of the issue, and real commitment to taking action in response. The participants discussed national and regional responses, looking to compare experiences and draw lessons for the future, and agreed on a Ministerial Statement reflecting their discussions.