The STBP has 7 Working Groups (WG). Each of the WG has a Core Group which
is its leadership and decision making body. These WGs focus on different
areas of TB control- from TB/HIV co-infection, Multi-Drug Resistant TB
(MDR-TB), to research on new drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines for TB. This
election is for community representatives (CR) who will serve on the Working
Group core groups. In this position the CRs will have a chance to provide
leadership in the global fight against TB.
For full information about the Terms of Reference and how to self-nominate
for the community representative position as well as register to vote in the
elections please go to <http://www.stoptb.org/webadmin/voting/>
http://www.stoptb.org/ <http://www.stoptb.org/webadmin/voting/>
webadmin/voting/
To download all documents for elections for the Stop TB Partnership Core
Group Community Representatives please click on the documents on this site.
You DO NOT need to log in to download any of these documents.
Impact of TB and the importance of Community Representatives
TB, despite being curable, caused nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2007 and
continues to be a leading cause of death amongst People with HIV (PWH).
Community activism is a critical component to ensure that TB policies and
programs are reflecting community concerns. Community representatives on
the Partnership WGs will have an opportunity to influence donors,
researchers, and governments to respond to TB with a much needed sense of
urgency.
Each of the WG has specific Terms of Reference and the number of community
representative seats that are vacant. WGs also have sub groups that are
listed in the Basic Information document under each WG. Please click on the
specific WG documents to get a full description of the expectations and
Terms of Reference for its core group community representatives.
All elected community representatives will be invited to participate in an
TB, TB/HIV advocacy workshop that will provide basic science, policy, and
research literacy on July 15-17 to assist them in fulfilling their role on
the Partnership more effectively. Further details will be provided to
elected community representatives.
Note: June 1, 09- Deadline for self-nomination to run for elections as well
as to register to vote.
Please read through the Background Information document as well as
information for voters and fill out the relevant documents to nominate
yourself for these positions as well as to register to vote. Also feel free
to forward this information to other activists who might be strong
candidates for the Partnership WGs.
Looking forward to strengthening activist leadership in the response to TB.
Best
Javid Syed (TAG) and Young-Ae Chu (Stop TB Partnership)
Javid Syed
TB/HIV Project Director
Treatment Action Group
Ph: 212 253 7922
Fax: 212 253 7923
javid.syed@treatmentactiongroup.org
www.treatmentactiongroup.org
