Night Life Avoiding unnecessary attention Hang out places in the northern suburbs outside the city are more accommodative of all diverse people. Avoid bars in the city centre if you openly present yourself as an LGBTI individual as you increase your chances of being victimised. • It is always good to keep a low profile when you are in a new place, particularly in a conservative country like Zimbabwe Food in restaurants costs an average of US$25-00, beers an average of US$3 to $5 and cocktails average $6 to $10-00. Places that may be considered to be safer (not necessarily gay friendly): • Restaurants - Maestro along enterprise road - +Amanzi along enterprise road - Samy Levy Mall (various) - Avondale Shopping Centre (various) • Bars and clubs - 1+1 at Long Chen Plaza - Londoners - Sky Bar at Helensville shopping Centre - Pariah State at Avondale and Borrowdale - Sam Levy (various) Be socially safe • A lways be in company of a local person who will advise you on the safest locations for social activities. • D o not drink too much alcohol or taking drugs that may make you vulnerable or impair your decision • Be aware of what you post on social media, as you may expose yourself to risk • Be wary of strangers you meet in bars or on online forums as they may take advantage and blackmail you. • D o not reveal too much information about yourself or where you are staying • Never leave your drink unattended or in the care of a stranger. Spiking of drinks is common around the world, and you can fall victim when you travel to Zimbabwe. 4 • Try to dress ‘appropriately’ to avoid unwelcome attention or remarks. If you are harassed maintain you composure and remove yourself from the situation to a safe place • Avoid public display of affection by all means. . Venue of the Conference ICASA 2015 will be held from the 29th of November to the 4th of December 2015 at the Rainbow Towers in Harare. The Community Village and Key Populations (KP) Networking Zones will showcase various works and offers a space for exchange of ideas and experiences, among delegates in general, to the work of their organizations and networks. The various Networking Zones will be open from the 29 th of November to 4th of December at the Rainbow Towers. The KP Pre Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza Indaba Hall from the 28th to 29 th November 2015 which is located at corner Samora Machel and Julius Nyerere roads. The pre conference avails a platform for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), Sex workers (SW), LGBTI, People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs), community leaders, and partners to showcase their work, services, best practices and share experiences. Delegates are also advised to check the main conference programme for other KP activities taking place during the week of the conference. Please check http://icasa2015zimbabwe.org/conferenceprogramme/programme-outline/