Events
PSI will be attending the following conferences in 2010
21st International Harm Reduction Conference
April 25-29, 2010
Liverpool, England
www.ihra.net
Since its inception 21 years ago, the International Harm Reduction Conference has become the premier meeting place for all those interested in harm reduction around the world. The annual conference gathers the field's leading experts and addresses the latest news and cutting-edge research. Twenty-five years after harm reduction was officially defined, the 21st annual gathering looked at next steps.
PSI presented several posters at the IHRC:
· Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Transition to Injecting in Central Asia
· From Compulsory Detoxification to Community-based Rehabilitation: Building an Integrated Model for Relapse Reduction and HIV Prevention among Drug Users in Southwest China
· Building Sustainable Naloxone Supply for Russian People who Use Drugs
· Scaling up Harm Reduction in Thailand through Integration of Government, Nongovernment, and Private Sector Programs
· Double Jeopardy: Drug Use and Female Sex Work in 2 Provinces in Vietnam
· Unique Identifier Code (UIC), an Effective Monitoring Approach for Outreach Activities with Sex Workers in Vietnam
· “No La Roles” (Don’t Pass It On): A Campaign to Reduce Needle Sharing Among Male IDUs along in Medium-Sized Cites Along the US-Mexican Border
· Gender and City’s Size: Key Factors Contributing to Risk Behavior for HIV Infection among IDUs in Mid-sized Cities along the US-Mexican Border
Women Deliver Conference 2010
June 7-9, 2010
Washington, DC
www.psi.org/women-deliver
www.womendeliver.org/conferences
Women Deliver, a landmark global health conference, first hosted in 2007, centered on the theme "Delivering solutions for Girls and Women." The conference focused on political, economic, social/cultural and technological solutions. This global meeting expanded on Women Deliver's hallmark of inclusivity, reaching out to new partners and new communities. Together partners further proved that maternal and reproductive health is a global priority. Women Deliver 2010 moved the dialogue to the global arena with two strong messages: the Millennium Development Goals will not be achieved without investing in women; and if the world commits funding now, there is just enough time to achieve MDG5 — additional US$10 billion annually by 2010 and US$20 billion by 2015.
PSI participated in three panel discussions:
Session Title: Communities Deliver: Eliminating Disparities in Family Planning Access
PSI Speaker: Karl Hofmann
Organizer: JHSPH
Moderator: Mike Mbizvo, WHO
Panel Description: What are the elements of successful community-based programs for delivering family planning and maternity care services? How can information communication technology be harnessed to extend outreach? Moderated by WHO, four organizations with extensive experience share their insights on best practices and evidence of effective elements of CBD programs.
Panelists:
· Maggwa Ndugga FHI
· Karl Hofmann, PSI
· Maureen Corbett, Intrahealth
· Wycliffe Atungire, MSI, YP
Session Title: Innovative strategies to improve services and increase access
PSI Speaker: Temple Cooley, RH Technical Advisor
Organizer: Ibis, Kelly Blanchard
Moderator: Getachew Bekele, MSI
Session Title: Prevention of PPH at Homebirth with examples of community based distribution of misoprostol from Africa and Asia
PSI Speaker: Josselyn Neukom, Society for Family Health, Zambia, Deputy Director
Organizer: Harshad Sanghvi, Vice President & Medical Director, Jhpiego
37th Annual International Conference on Global Health
June 14–18, 2010
Washington, DC
www.globalhealth.org/conference_2010
The 2010 International Conference on Global Health marked the progress on global health's goals and metrics among all sectors within the global health community. The conference brought together more than 2,500 practitioners, global health and world leaders, activists, multilateral organizations, the public and private sectors, members of academia, and researchers to address important questions, such as how are specific programs and partnerships contributing to the overarching goals of the global health community and how is the effectiveness and efficiency of global health programs being measured? Participants will also discuss how governments, stakeholders and partners can be held accountable for their work.
XVIII International AIDS Conference
July 18–23, 2010
Vienna, Austria
www.psi.org/iac2010
www.aids2010.org
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learned, and collectively chart a course forward. Given the 2010 deadline for universal access set by world leaders, AIDS 2010 will coincide with a major push for expanded access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
The AIDS 2010 program will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. A variety of session types – from abstract-driven presentations to symposia, bridging sessions and plenaries – will meet the needs of various participants. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated events, will contribute to an exceptional opportunity for professional development and networking.
Please visit www.psi.org/iac2010 for more information on PSI’s participation in the conference.
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