Populations

Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions. 

Exploring cultural experiences of stigma

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Online

The stigma of drug and alcohol use within some minoritised communities can create barriers to treatment, leading to poorer health outcomes and inequality of access to support needed. 

Join our guest speakers as they talk about this and answer your questions on some of the complexities involved in additional barriers to accessing support. All welcome. 

Host - Navi Dhesi. 

The 16th AIDSImpact Conference

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Casablanca
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Morocco

As time goes by we mark the ongoing challenges for people living with HIV. With a long lens on the evolving reality the world is changing, countries face multiple crises and people living with HIV have evolving and complex needs. This conference will gather in the vibrant city of Casablanca to explore the psychosocial aspects of HIV across the age spectrum.

Gender mainstreaming for health managers: a practical approach

Booklet
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The manual is a user-friendly guide aimed to raise awareness and develop skills on gender analysis and gender responsive planning in health sector activities. The Manual is conceptually structured to move from awareness to action throughout...