Date(s)

11 Nov 2024

Program Language

English

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting type

Dinner Program

CME Accredited

Organizer

3rd European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024

Related Enduring Materials

Enduring Materials

Session 1: External Factors in Stigma and Innovative Solutions -

Addressing HIV Stigma, Inside & Out

Garry Brough

Fast-Track Cities London, United Kingdom

Video

Slideset

Hearts and Minds Project - Curriculum to Fight Stigma

Catherine Dodds, PhD, BA, BEd

School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and Bristol HIV Fast Track Cities, United Kingdom

Video

Slideset

Using Traditional Media for New Campaigns

Rebecca de Havilland

HIV Ireland / 56 Dean Street / Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, United Kingdom

Video

Session 2: Roundtable Discussion - Different Perspectives and Implementation Considerations -

Discussion Panel

Vanessa Apea, MBBS, MPH, FRCP, DipGUM, DFSRH

Barts Health NHS Trust / Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

Garry Brough

Fast-Track Cities London, United Kingdom

Catherine Dodds, PhD, BA, BEd

School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and Bristol HIV Fast Track Cities, United Kingdom

Rebecca de Havilland

HIV Ireland / 56 Dean Street / Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, United Kingdom

Eliane Becks Nininahazwe

Indonongo - HIV Stigmafighter, The Netherlands

Video

Overview

The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 was successfully held as an In-Person Dinner Program on 11 November 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

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

Mark Nelson, MA, MBBS, FRCP

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom

Local Chairs 2024

Vanessa Apea, MBBS, MPH, FRCP, DipGUM, DFSRH

Barts Health NHS Trust / Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

Garry Brough

Fast-Track Cities London, United Kingdom

General Information

Who Should Attend?

- Clinician/ Physicians
- Health administrators
- Nurses
- Community Representatives
- Advocates
- Government representatives
- NGO representatives

Meeting Objectives

This meeting aims to:

- 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

Venue

The 3rd European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024 was held as a Dinner Program at the following location:

Village Hotel Glasgow
7 Festival Gate, Pacific Dr,
Glasgow G51 1DB,
United Kingdom

Badges

All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the program to ensure admission to the forum.

Certificate of Attendance

A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-meeting survey.

Language

The official language of the forum is English.

Translation will not be provided.

Disclaimer

This forum is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this forum. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the forum.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.

Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording

Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.

Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

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.

Accreditation

EACCME® Accreditation Statement

The European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2024, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024 organized by Virology Education has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credits to AMA credits can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.

Live educational activities occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC® credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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