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Activists march against HIV 'stigma' before Mexico AIDS summit
- 2008-08-02
MEXICO CITY AFP — Several thousand brightly-dressed activists marched through Mexico City on Saturday protesting discrimination against those with the HIV virus ahead of the first world AIDS conference in Latin America. A gay Mexican wrestler in a mask and tights, women dressed up as skeletons, African campaigners in...
Clinton confronts anti-war liberals
- 2007-06-20
WASHINGTON AFP — Democratic 2008 front-runner Hillary Clinton on Wednesday bluntly said Iraq's government had failed, and condemned President George W. Bush on stem-cell research, as she wooed liberal activists. Senator Clinton attracted sporadic boos from peace campaigners angered by her past positions on the war, but repeated ovations...
South Africa's AIDS conference to hear from 'Dr Garlic' health minister
- 2005-06-06
JOHANNESBURG AFP — South Africa holds its second national AIDS conference this week with a much-awaited address on the program from the health minister who has questioned the use of anti-retrovirals to fight the pandemic. Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang is to speak at the opening day on Tuesday of...
AIDS conference ends with calls for cash and commitment
- 2004-07-16
BANGKOK AFP ? The leaders of the world's fight against AIDS called for renewed political and financial impetus to counter its inexorable march as they expressed their shame that 38 million people were still living with HIV. In a blunt appraisal of work so far, a coalition of leaders...
Delegates get to work at world AIDS meeting
- 2004-07-12
BANGKOK AFP ? AIDS workers and activists got down to work at the world AIDS forum following dire warnings that the virus could rage out of control in Asia unless its leaders acted swiftly. A shortfall of funding and improving treatment were the key themes for the second day...
Delegates get to work amid row over US role in AIDS crisis
- 2004-07-12
BANGKOK AFP ? US policy on AIDS came under scrutiny at the world AIDS forum as experts warned billions were needed to prevent the virus from raging out of control. The policy of President George W. Bush to back abstinence over condom use came under fire as differences emerged...
World AIDS conference to open in Bangkok amid chilling warnings
- 2004-07-10
BANGKOK, AFP ? The largest global conference of AIDS experts, activists and leaders is to open here amid chilling warnings about the growing threat to swathes of the world's population. Activists and agencies working to combat the disease are expected to use the 15th International AIDS Conference to demand...
Activists fume over cost of 'access for all' AIDS conference in Bangkok
- 2004-06-29
BANGKOK AFP ? Activists railed over the 1,000-dollar registration fee for next month's largest-ever AIDS conference, claiming thousands of key voices on the pandemic would not be heard. The 15th International AIDS Conference expects up to 20,000 delegates in Bangkok for the July 11 to 16 event, which this...
Bahrain keeps foreigners out of debate on reforms
- 2004-02-13
MANAMA AFP ? Bahrain's king said outsiders should not take part in a debate on reforms, as authorities denied foreign activists entry to the Gulf state for a constitutional conference organized by opposition leaders. A Bahraini official told AFP that entry was denied to three Kuwaiti MPs and activists...
Governments rapped over extinction crisis
- 2004-02-09
KUALA LUMPUR AFP ? The destruction of thousands of plant and animal species by reckless human development is an increasingly grave crisis despite government lip-service to conservation, an international conference heard. The warning came during opening speeches of the seventh conference of parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity,...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
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| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
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| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
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| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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