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COBATEST Steering Committee Elections 2024

COBATEST Network: Steering Committee Elections 2024   There are currently 4 vacancies in the COBATEST Steering Committee for the 3-year term 2025 – 2027, starting on 1. Jan 2024. In accordance with the COBATEST Election Procedure and COBATEST Steering Committee Terms of Reference, the Steering Committee members are directly elected by the COBATEST members. This procedure ensures transparency and fair participation of the network’s members in the decision-making.   The election will take place from October until December 2024. It includes the following steps: October 1st – November 5th: The…
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Apply for the GBQMSM Networking Meeting!

AIDS Action Europe and Deutsche Aidshilfe are organizing this years’ GBQMSM Networking Meeting in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting will take place on 19th and 20th September 2024 at the CEU Library, Nador u. 15, Budapest.   Aim and focus of the meeting: As in past GBQMSM Networking Meetings, our aim is to bring together community representatives working in the field of GBQMSM Health and create a space for discussions, exchange, and planning of future activities. Following the feedback from previous meetings and similar community events, we would like to offer you an opportunity to learn more…
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Call for Interest: Small Grants in the Framework of the AAE Capacity Building Activities on Harm Reduction in the Context of Chemsex

Dear AAE Member Organisations, We are pleased to announce a call for small grants in the framework of the AAE capacity-building activities on Harm Reduction in the Context of Chemsex.  AAE member organisations registered and based in one of the EU countries, Iceland, Norway, Ukraine, Moldova or Montenegro are invited to apply. The application deadline is September 8. Grant options A: Translation of the AAE training manual “Harm reduction in the context of chemsex: training manual” into a national language and/or other relevant languages (up to 900€); or/and B: Conducting a national-level…

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EU Health Policy Platform Annual Meeting – Stakeholders’ Dialogue: Joint Statements, Study results and discussion

The annual meeting of the EU Health Policy Platform will be held on 19 April. As part of the morning session, Thematic Networks, including the Thematic Network on HIV, TB, viral hepatitis, and STIs led by the EU Civil Society Forum will present the Joint Statements. Joint Statements will cover four following areas: anti-discrimination & health equity; HIV, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections; Mental Health in All Policies Navigating Health Inequalities in the EU through Artificial intelligence. The Statements will be followed by a roundtable to share the…
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Thematic Network on HIV, TB, viral hepatitis, and STIs: Eliminating Stigma, Discrimination and Criminalisation of Key Populations - Webinar

The webinar Eliminating Stigma, Discrimination and Criminalisation of Key Population by the Thematic Network on HIV , TB, viral hepatitis, and STIs will provide evidence-based insights on stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations; as well as lived experiences of community speakers on how stigma and discrimination affect their quality of life and their access to health services. Speakers will discuss how political determinants, such as punitive laws and policies, hinder key populations from fully exercising their human rights and living a life free…
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EU HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and Tuberculosis Civil Society Forum. June 2022

The EU HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis Civil Society Forum met on June 15th.  Here is the report from the meeting. Meeting report

Publications

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Access to HIV-and co-infection(s) treatment, care and prevention services for people who use drugs. Policy Brief

This policy brief advocates a paradigm shift towards a health-centric, rights-based approach to drug use and harm reduction. Drawing upon a wealth of evidence from across Europe, we outline a set of recommendations aimed at dismantling the barriers to harm reduction services for people who use drugs. Our call to action is grounded in public health, human rights, and social justice principles, urging stakeholders at all levels to embrace harm reduction not just as a policy choice but as a moral imperative.

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Access to HIV-and co-infection(s) treatment, care and prevention services for people who use drugs. An evidence and policy paper

This policy paper advocates a paradigm shift towards a health-centric, rights-based approach to drug use and harm reduction. Drawing upon a wealth of evidence from across Europe, we outline a set of recommendations aimed at dismantling the barriers to harm reduction services for people who use drugs. Our call to action is grounded in public health, human rights, and social justice principles, urging stakeholders at all levels to embrace harm reduction not just as a policy choice but as a moral imperative.

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European HIV Legal Forum: Access to HIV-and co-infection(s) treatment, care and prevention services for people who use drugs. A comparative 10-country report

Addressing the needs of people who use drugs in the context of HIV and co-infection(s) is not just a health issue but also a matter of social justice and human rights. The pursuit of health equity, as enshrined in the SDGs, calls for a comprehensive approach that encompasses harm reduction, integrated care models, and supportive policies. This report aims to explore these dimensions in detail, offering insights into the challenges faced, the progress made, and the path forward in ensuring equitable access to health services for people who use drugs in Europe.

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