UPDATE NO.

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IAS STATEMENT ON FLIGHT MH 17

16.45, Australian EST, Melbourne, Australia

The International AIDS Society, convenors of the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS
2014), is continuing to work with the authorities to clarify how the tragic loss of Malaysian
Airlines flight MH 17 impacts our conference delegates, our conference partners, and our
community as a whole.

In recognition of our colleagues' dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS, the conference will go
ahead as planned and will include opportunities to reflect and remember those we have lost.

The International AIDS Society will continue to provide updates as information becomes
available.

Further information:
In Australia
Sian Bowen, Senior Manager, IAS Communications
Senior Manager, Communications, IAS & AIDS 2014
Email: Sian.Bowen@iasociety.org
Mob: +61 488 104 186

Michael Kessler
IAS Media Consultant
Email: michael.kessler@intoon-media.com
Mobile: +61 447 047 150