VOICED: AIDS campaigners from across the world create global village

The World AIDS Conference in Vienna showcased creative efforts by NGOs to promote HIV prevention and treatment. Over 120 booths from 80 countries participated, using art and interactive methods to engage attendees. Symbolic installations like a melting iceman and quilts honored AIDS victims. An Austrian group encouraged visitors to create quilt panels in memory of lost loved ones. The conference also featured debates, discussions, and a musical on gender issues. A wish tree collected messages to influence future conferences, with plans to plant it as a lasting reminder of the event and its commitments.

What was the primary goal of the creative campaigns at the World AIDS Conference?

• To distribute as many brochures as possible

• To avoid engaging with the public

• To make the campaigns fun and dynamic

• To focus solely on medical treatments

What did the melting iceman symbolize at the conference?

• The melting of global ice caps

• The rapid spread of HIV in Africa

• The quick decline of AIDS awareness

• The fast rate of AIDS-related deaths in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

How did the quilt project contribute to the conference?

• By providing financial support

• By encouraging visitors to create panels in memory of loved ones

• By organizing a sports event

• By offering free medical check-ups

What was the purpose of the wish tree at the conference?

• To collect donations for future events

• To gather messages to set the agenda for the next conference

• To display art from local artists

• To provide shade for attendees

What type of performance did the young group from Turkestan present?

• A comedy show

• A documentary film

• A musical on gender issues and discrimination

• A traditional dance