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What is the G8?

The “Group of Eight” or G8, is an international forum composed of 8 country members – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russian, United Kingdom and the United States. A representative from the European Commission also participates.

The G8 Meetings and Summit

Prior to the mid-year summit, there are many minister-level meetings held in Germany. The meeting and their discussions are planned by high-ranking government aids called “Sherpas.” At these meetings foreign, environmental and finance ministers among others, meet to discuss a variety of topics including energy, the environment, social development and terrorism.

Why is the G8 important?

Within the G8, some of the world’s most critical issues are discussed. Despite often being criticised for having an overly northern focus, and not having truly ‘global’ representation, the outcomes from the G8 meetings do help determine the world’s development agenda. In the fight against AIDS, the G8 plays a particularly important role.

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G8 Summit – Broken promises

28 Jun 2007 – 9:47

This year’s G8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, was a time for civil society to hold governm…

Latest on the 2007 G8 summit

28 Jun 2007 – 8:41

Find out what civil society is demanding the G8 Heads of State must do. Add your voice and j…

Civil Society Letter to G7 Finance Ministers

12 Jul 2007 – 10:05

Please see below the letter signed by many in civil society urging G8 Finance Ministers to i…

How G8 Can Keep the Promise of Universal Access by 2010

12 Jul 2007 – 10:04

The Stop AIDS Campaign has created a policy paper about the commitments that the G8 has made…

International Night of Solidarity

16 Abr 2007 – 7:41

Since 2004, Germans have observed “Night of Solidarity” events just prior to the G8 Summit.…

Letter to G8 Development Ministers

28 Mar 2007 – 9:17

Below is a letter sent to Development Minister Wieczorek-Zeul regarding the G8's commitment…

HIV/AIDS Control at the highest political level

23 Mar 2007 – 14:13

In closing the EU Conference 'Responsibility and Partnership –¬ Together Against HIV/AIDS' i…

What is the G8?

21 Mai 2007 – 11:11

The “Group of Eight” or G8, is an international forum composed of 8 country members – Canada…

Opening Address by Chancellor Merkel at Davos

29 Jan 2007 – 13:34

Opening Address by Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany at the World Economic Forum…

The G8 Meetings and Summit

26 Jan 2007 – 8:45

Prior to the mid-year summit, there are many minister-level meetings held in Germany. The m…

Why is the G8 important?

26 Jan 2007 – 8:46

Within the G8, some of the world’s most critical issues are discussed. Despite often being…

Campaign to put AIDS permanently on the G8 Agenda

26 Jan 2007 – 8:45

World AIDS Campaign works with the Global Unions Programme on AIDS to ensure that the G8 kee…

CALL TO ACTION - HIV & AIDS on G8 2007 Agenda

23 Jan 2007 – 12:18

Please find below a Call for Action aimed at ensuring HIV & AIDS has a central position on t…

Asleep at the Wheel? Five Years of G8 Promises on Global Health

17 Set 2007 – 9:28

G8 leaders are side-stepping their responsibility to create an enabling environment for glob…

G8 Chair's Summary - Russia 2006

23 Jan 2007 – 12:23

Below is the Chair’s Summary which was posted at the conclusion of the G8 summit.

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