Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023
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Thursday, 8 June 2023
Welcome
The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 took place on 8 June 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre prior to APACC 2023.
The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 is an educational program of highly interactive half-day program on strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination experienced by PLWHIV. The program targets all relevant stakeholders, such as healthcare providers, community advocates, and policymakers.
The lectures reflect on region-specific aspects of the HIV epidemic, national policies, guidelines, and societal context. They include community healthcare perspectives of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, as well as national plans/programs for the implementation of strategies to eliminate these major issues for PLWHIV. The format offers opportunities to discuss and share experiences relevant in particular to the local and regional settings.
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Regional Chairs
General Information
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s 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.
- Keynote Lectures
- Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- Health administrators
- Nurses
• Highlight the issues of stigma and discrimination in different settings and from different perspectives;
• Summarize key strategies for the elimination of stigma and discrimination;
• Discuss the impact of stigma and discrimination on prevention and treatment strategies;
• Strengthen the HIV care cascade, focusing on local solutions to fight stigma and discrimination
Practical Information
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.
Under the Accommodation-tab on this website, you can find a variety of room and price categories in different hotels to accommodate your stay for APACC 2023 and the pre-meetings.
- Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Registration is now closed.
Registration is free for all Regular Delegates*. A registration fee applies to other individuals.
On 7 June, the official pre-meeting "HIV Cascade of Care: Closing the Gap" will take place.
Registration is free for all regular delegates.
From 8-10 June, just after Asian Stigma & Discrimination 2023, APACC 2023 will take place.
You can register for all three meetings when registering for the Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023.
Fees and Conditions
| Regular Delegates* | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Fee (Payment before/on 7 January 2023) | Free Registration* | €747,50 |
| Standard Fee (Payment before/on 4 June 2023) | Free Registration* | €947,50 |
| Onsite/Same Day Fee (Payment from 5 June 2023) | Free Registration* | €1147,50 |
| Discounts | |
|---|---|
| Members of Endorsers | 25% Off Current Fee |
| Sponsors | Contact Secretariat |
If eligible for a discount, please contact the forum secretariat at Christina.Moustakaki@amededu.com for the special registration code.
*Registration is free 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 patients living with HIV or other diseases.
Please contact the Forum Secretariat for more information at Christina.Moustakaki@amededu.com.
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.
- Delegate forum materials, including the digital program book
IMPORTANT:
- Payment can only be made by credit card.
- Virology Education reserves the right to cancel improper registrations. Claims for a refund will not be honored.
- Cancellation before/on 7 May 2023: 50% refund (minus an administration fee of €40)
- Cancellation after 7 May 2023: Unfortunately, no refund will be given
If you are unable to attend the forum, 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 24 May 2023. 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 forum
A free 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 Forum. 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 2020 embargo policy.
This educational activity 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.
The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 is endorsed by the following societies and organizations. Their support and collaboration are key to the success of this forum.
If you would like your organization to endorse this forum, please contact Christina Moustakaki at Christina.Moustakaki@amededu.com.
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The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 is accredited by the following societies. To claim the CME points, members of the societies must either log on to the virtual congress portal, or sign up on the attendance sheet onsite, and attend the full sessions. Additional information such as membership number or license number might be required after the event.
The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023, Singapore, 08/06/2023, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 2 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Taiwan AIDS society
Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 is accredited by the Taiwan AIDS Society with 1 credit. To claim the CME points, members of the Taiwan AIDS Society must log on to the virtual congress portal or sign up on the attendance sheet onsite and attend the full sessions.
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM)
Fellows of the Academy that participate in overseas activities physically or online may submit their attendance proofs to their respective Colleges for CMECPD claim. Please be aware that some Academy Colleges might request their Fellows to seek pre-approval before attending overseas CMECPD activities. The approval will be up to individual Colleges’ own CMECPD accreditation policies
Malaysian Pharmacists Society
The Asian Stigma and Discrimination Forum 2023 is accredited by the Malaysian Pharmacists Society with 4 credits. To claim the points, members must attend the full sessions (in-person or virtually).
Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand (IDAT)
The Asian Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 is accredited by the Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand (IDAT) with up to 2.75 credits. To claim the CME points, members of the IDAT must attend the full sessions (in-person or virtually).
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