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The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 is now confirmed as a Dinner Program.
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Registration is now open!
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Registration is complimentary for all Regular Delegates however a registration fee applies to representatives of commercial institutes.
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Venue for this event will be announced shortly.
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3rd European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024
What's New
Welcome
We are happy to announce that the European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 will be held as an In-Person forum on 11 November 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom as a Dinner Program.
Stigma and discrimination can cause complex challenges for people living with HIV.
HIV-related stigma has been linked to depression, psychological distress, compromised adherence to therapy, and overall poor treatment outcome and quality of life. It also largely affects timely diagnosis due to a fear of public perception of living with HIV.
Discrimination and stigma can be experienced at individual, facility, community, or national levels. Thus, orchestrated efforts of all relevant stakeholders are required to eliminate misconceptions, increase awareness, and implement adequate communication and behaviour models to reduce stigma and discrimination.
This indicates an urgent unmet need to educate healthcare professionals, social workers, community representatives, advocates, and policymakers on how to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination.
The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum aims to meet this need, tailored to the region-specific aspects of the HIV epidemic, national policy, guidelines, and societal context.
Program Director 2024
Local Chairs 2024
General Information
- Health administrators
- Nurses
- Community Representatives
- Advocates
- Government representatives
- NGO representatives
- Highlight the issues of stigma and discrimination in different settings and from different perspectives;
- Summarize key strategies for the elimination of stigma and discrimination;
- Strengthen the HIV care cascade in the European region, focusing on local solutions to fight stigma and discrimination.
Practical Information
Translation will not be provided.
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Registration is Open
Registration is complimentary for all Regular Delegates*.
A registration fee applies to other individuals.
Fees and Conditions
Regular Delegates* |
Industry Delegates** |
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In-Person Registration |
Complimentary | €495 |
Virtual Registration |
Complimentary | €395 |
*The registration fee is waived for the following participants: NGO Representatives, Advocates, Community Representatives, Policy Makers/ Government Representatives or Healthcare Professionals. Healthcare practitioners are defined as professionals that provide any type of health care service to people living with HIV or other diseases.
**A registration fee applies to representatives of commercial institutes.
**If eligible for a discount, please contact the secretariat at Michelle.Wu@amededu.com for the special registration code or for more information.
Important
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We strongly advise that you register early to ensure your registration. Registration will close when the capacity of the venue is reached.
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Submission of your online registration does not guarantee that your registration has been accepted. Your registration is final when full prepayment has been received and a confirmation of your registration has been sent.
For alternative payment arrangements, please contact the Secretariat
- Cancellation before/on 20 October 2024: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)
- Cancellation after 20 October 2024: Unfortunately, no refund will be given
If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge, provided that a letter of authorization from the original participant has been received and the conference secretariat has been notified of the name of the substitute delegate before 20 October 2024. A statement (email/letter) of cancellation must be sent to Virology Education.
1. Proof of accreditation
2. Valid identification (e.g. passport)
3. A letter from your assignment giver stating the details of your assignment (e.g. editor)
4. At least 3 previous written assignments in recognized outlets on HIV. If you are a freelance journalist, the assignments can be from different (recognizable) news outlets. Links to online publications are accepted
5. The website of the publication(s)/blog(s) that will be featuring your story on this workshop
A complimentary or reduced registration fee may apply for accredited media participants depending on availability. Preference will be given to credible print and online news sources. Please contact the conference secretariat for registration conditions.
We would like to receive a copy of your workshop report/ article once it is finalized.
All credentials will be verified by the Organizing Committee of the Workshop. Media representatives are kindly requested to register by sending the above-mentioned information to info@amededu.com.
Important: Media is restricted to the written press. Recording on film or photo is not allowed. Virology Education will request a copy of the written piece once it is finalized. Media representatives must also agree to abide by the 2024 embargo policy.
The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 is supported by an independent educational grant from ViiV Healthcare.
ViiV Healthcare was not involved in the development of content or selection of faculty for this educational activity.
Accreditation has been requested from:
- European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME)