The Communication and HIV/AIDS Working Group invites submissions for the IAMCR 2009 Conference in Mexico City, under the theme "Human Rights and Communication". We invite papers that reflect both theoretical and methodological challenges in HIV/AIDS communication research and practice, including abstracts reflecting upon and presenting results from on-the-ground communication experiences.
Papers, be they from theory or practice, should reflect upon the communication dimensions of the fight against HIV/AIDS. This may include, for example, policy challenges, implications of socio-economic or cultural contexts, the role of treatment in communication, campaign fatigue, governance and accountability issues.
Please consider the implications of your paper for HIV/AIDS communication theory and/or practice. At least one session during the conference will be devoted to HIV/AIDS communication and human rights.
We are particularly interested in papers that present innovative approaches to HIV/AIDS communication theory and practice, moving beyond analyzing traditional ABC campaigns (Abstinence, Being Faithful, and using Condoms). Particularly, we are interested in papers that take a critical approach to HIV/AIDS communication, exploring the interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional nature of the epidemic. As such, we hope to see more abstracts that move beyond traditional health communication models, and reflect upon the diversity of approaches to communication, including, for instance, social change communication, citizen/alternative/radical media approaches, participatory communication, advocacy communication, folk media and other cultural approaches, etc.
Both individual abstracts and panel proposals are encouraged. The sessions of the working group will be divided as suits emerging themes from abstracts. However, we are also interested in panel proposals, or papers that could contribute to panels on: gender and HIV/AIDS communication, faith-based organizations and HIV/AIDS communication and, donors/policy and HIV/AIDS communication.
Logistics & Deadlines
Joint sessions with other relevant sections and working groups can be organized. However, please note that IAMCR does not permit multiple submissions of identical abstracts to more than one section.
Abstracts or panel proposals should include: the name(s) of author(s) and professional title(s); institutional affiliation; and e-mail address/contact information.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts (500 words maximum) is February 16, 2009. You will be informed whether or not your abstract is accepted by March 29, 2009. The deadline for full papers is July 1, 2009.
Abstract Submission:
Please submit your abstract on-line at the conference website .
Alternatively, abstracts can be sent to the following. Please CC all three co-chairs:
Sarah Cardey: s.p.cardey[AT]reading.ac.uk
Nancy Muturi: nmuturi[AT]yahoo.com, nmuturi@ksu.edu
Joseph Muyungata: joseph_muyangata[AT]yahoo.com
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Cardey, on s.p.cardey[AT]reading.ac.uk.
Please note that if your abstract is accepted, you may be called upon to facilitate or moderate one of the working group sessions.