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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.
Global Village report-back session
Munich 2024
Following the symposium, a dedicated session at the Global Village of the International AIDS Conference was held to report on the discussions and outcomes of both the symposium and pre-symposium sessions.
International Chemsex Symposium
Munich 2024
The symposium occurred 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.
Pre-symposium Zoom sessions
Virual 2024
To maximise the productivity of the symposium on 20 July, a series of preparatory, pre-symposium online sessions were conducted 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.
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 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.
The 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Aids Research
Japan 2023
Akta Community Centre
Japan 2023
Ben Collins gave a presentation on chemsex and HIV testing issues in Europe at the Akta community centre
Okinawa Institute of Science
Japan 2023
Ben Collins alongside ReShape partner Hideta Nakamura spoke at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Okinawa HIV Clinical Conference
Japan 2023
Ben Collins spoke about lessons learned from European Testing Week and the importance of healthcare providers in prevention implementation
BHIVA Autumn Conference
London 2023
ReShape met with partners at the BHIVA Autumn Conference in London
HepHIV 2023 Conference
Madrid 2023
Poster “Increasing testing for HIV and hepatitis through European Testing Week” abstract accepted and presented at the HepHIV 2023 conference
Asia-Pacific Chemsex Symposium
Taiwan 2023
Ben Collins presented on sexual violence and personal security at the 5th Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposium
The 19th European Aids Conference
Warsaw 2023
Ben Collins 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
Fast Track Cities Vienna
Vienna 2023
Ben Collins presented at the 1st Central & Eastern European Fast Track Cities Workshop hosted in Vienna
Fast Track Cities Amsterdam
Amsterdam 2023
ReShape met with partners and colleagues at the Fast Track Cities conference in Amsterdam
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 and Nia Dunbar (ReShape) 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
This workshop 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 and Sjef Pelsser (Mainline) chaired the “Chemsex around the world” session at the Harm Reduction International conference in Melbourne
Asia Chemsex Platform Meeting
Australia 2023
Organised by Yasir Ali Khan and Doan Thanh Tung, this meeting took place in Melbourne and brought together lots of Asian activists and researchers both online and in person to discuss the growing crisis that is chemsex
IV Chemsex Journeys: A Global Approach – A webinar hosted by STOP.
Virtual 2023
Ben Collins presented an overview of the global community response to chemsex
Collaboration with civil society to provide better service to PLWH
Virtual 2023
For 11 years, Ben Collins and Dr Mike Youle, JUSTRI, The Training and Resource Initiative have collaborated with Dr Deniz Gökengin of EGEHAUM (The EGE University Research and Implementation Centre) to host the Turkish Advanced HIV/AIDS Course for Turkish clinicians and researchers. This year Ben Collins and Çiğdem Şimşek İşçi presented together encouraging clinicians and researchers to work together with community organisations to improve patient care
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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i-base
An evening with Angela Davis
Gay community stress
SHE Center
Gregorio Millett – Casualties on the road to ending HIV
Claudia Estcourt – Prevention is hard: combination prevention is key