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International Chemsex Symposium
Munich 2024
ReShape and partners convened the International Chemsex Symposium on 20 July, 2024, at the Clinic of Dermatology at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany. This landmark event brought together experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community representatives from around the globe to address the multifaceted issues surrounding chemsex. The symposium aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration, promote harm reduction strategies and enhance understanding of chemsex as a complex public health and social issue.
Advancing knowledge on chemsex: Outcomes of the International Chemsex Symposium, a global village presentation
Munich 2024
Following the symposium, ReShape and Partners presented an abstract session at the Global Village at the International AIDS Conference. The session reported on the discussions and outcomes of both the symposium and pre-symposium sessions.
The chemsex networking zone at the Global Village
Munich 2024
In addition to the session, ReShape and Partners hosted the chemsex networking zone at the Global Village – “Into Chems? Addressing chemsex and other sexualised substance use practices” – a dynamic hub for learning, collaboration, and engagement. This zone showcased international work allowing conference participants to interact with diverse organisations and learn about innovative approaches to chemsex management and harm reduction. The networking zone included interactive sessions, workshops, and displays, highlighting integrated and culturally sensitive strategies for addressing chemsex challenges. It served as a platform for sharing knowledge and fostering a supportive community, emphasising the importance of holistic approaches to health equity and social justice for marginalised groups.
Pre-symposium Zoom sessions
Virual 2024
To maximise the productivity of the symposium on 20 July, ReShape and partners hosted a series of preparatory, pre-symposium online sessions between 15 and 17 July. These sessions were designed to enhance the symposium’s impact by equipping participants with foundational knowledge and insights on critical topics related to chemsex.
Asia Pacific Chemsex Conference
Bangkok 2024
Ben Collins (Partnerships lead) presented alongside partners, a presentation titled “Agency, pleasure, and choices in chemsex workshop”
London chemsex conference
London 2024
ReShape presented a global perspective on chemsex at the London chemsex conference.
WeBelong Youth Summit
Manchester 2024
Charlie Dunbar-Aldred (Communications and Operations Lead) attended WeBelong’s Annual Youth Summit in Manchester
The Table Project
Virual 2024
The Table Project is a leadership training and exchange for HIV peer supporters and activists who want to feel empowered in sharing their work, public speaking and feeling heard in decision making spaces.
Workshop in partnership with WeBelong
UK 2024
Charlie Dunbar-Aldred (Communications and Operations Lead) facilitated a workshop in partnership with WeBelong. The workshop sparked engaging conversations on project initiation and management, as well as discussing networking tips and tricks.
Okinawa HIV Clinical Conference
Japan 2023
Ben Collins (Partnerships Lead) spoke about lessons learned from European Testing Week and the importance of healthcare providers in prevention implementation
Asia-Pacific Chemsex Symposium
Taiwan 2023
Ben Collins (Partnerships Lead) presented on sexual violence and personal security at the 5th Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposium
The 19th European Aids Conference
Warsaw 2023
Ben Collins (Partnerships Lead) co-chaired the Chemsex in 2023: Where are we now session to give an update on the chemsex epidemiology throughout Europe. He also supported our partner Hideta Nakamura at the signing of the agreement between EACS and the Japanese Society for Aids Research
Chemsex Today around the world – Survey analysis
2023
We are pleased to share with you the analysis of a recent survey, “Chemsex Today around the world”, developed and distributed by ReShape with an international group of chemsex responders, and analysed by our colleague, Georges Azzi. Four hundred people responded from all regions. We set out to reach people who engage in chemsex and chemsex responders in areas newer to chemsex, specifically Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
Aids Impact
Sweden 2023
Ben Collins (Partnerships Lead) and Nia Dunbar (Research and Education Lead) presented a poster presentation at Aids Impact on the survey analysis report “Chemsex Today” written by Georges Azzi
HRI Melbourne Building Solidarity and Integrated Chemsex/ High fun/ PnP Services in your Locale/ Region
Australia 2023
ReShape and Partners presented a workshop which was a harmonised platform linking people working on Chemsex from different countries, regions, and backgrounds. It highlighted the strengths and learnings from existing projects. It encouraged solidarity, knowledge and experience sharing, and networking amongst participants for smarter integration in services addressing the needs and hopes of people engaging in and/or recovering from chemsex
HRI Melbourne Chemsex Around the World
Australia 2023
Nia Dunbar (Research and Education Lead) and Sjef Pelsser (Formerly Mainline) chaired the “Chemsex around the world” session at the Harm Reduction International conference in Melbourne
Chemsex Forum Platform
Virtual
We are so excited to announce that we have hired a community coordinator for the chemsex forum platform. Forum members will be sent details of new updates to the library soon. If you would like to join the platform, post an email to: main+subscribe@ChemSex.groups.io. follow directions from there
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