Recognizing that HIV/AIDS has a differential impact on young women and men, the Eastern and Southern African Young Women's symposium on HIV/AIDS is expected to bring together young women from academic institutions in the region, gender-based organisations, NGOs, Donors and governments to reflect on the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on young women and to design strategies for greater practical action to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among young women. This symposium will coincide with World AIDS Day celebrations. The event is being organized by Strategic Initiatives for Development (STRIDE) and the Kenya Oral Literature Association in preparation for the 2nd International Youth/ Students Conference on AIDS (IYSCA 2003). For more information, contact W. Kaikai at 254-02-245311, or email [email][email protected] or [email][email protected]