While the debate on how to break the political impasse in Burma rages in international circles, less attention is being paid to the disastrous consequences of the Burmese regime’s neglect of health care. Co-sponsored by OSI, this panel of experts in health and/or human rights will explore the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to Burma/Myanmar.

Speakers
Joe Amon, Director, HIV/AIDS Program, Human Rights Watch
Helen Epstein, Author, The Invisible Cure: Africa, the West and the Fight Against AIDS
Aryeh Neier, President, Open Society Institute
Brian Williams, UNAIDS Country Coordinator, Myanmar

Location: Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street), New York City
Event Date(s): September 13, 2007
Event Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Contact:
Azadeh Fartash
azadehf@asiasoc.org
1-212-517-ASIA

Policy programs at the Asia Society are generously supported by the Nicholas Platt Endowment for Public Policy.

Registration
$10 Asia Society Members
$15 nonmembers

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