Here are some upcoming events and activities taking place this month .
For the diary
For the Diary
Here are some upcoming events and activities taking place this month .
1 Mar
Zero Discrimination Day
Discrimination continues to undermine efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world and causes pain and suffering for many . This couldn ’ t be a truer statement for viral hepatitis : an epidemic that is undeniably perpetuated by stigma and discrimination . This Zero Discrimination Day , we ’ re launching our # StigmaStops campaign . Turn to page 8 to find out how to get involved .
2 Mar
Submissions close for NOhep Village
Last chance to apply for an exhibition space at the NOhep Village ! If you are a civil society organisation looking for an opportunity to showcase your work to the world , join us at the Global Hepatitis Summit ( 14 – 17 June 2018 , Toronto , Canada ). Applications close 2 March . More details here .
12-16 Mar
61st Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs ( CND )
People who inject drugs are disproportionally affected by hepatitis B and C and without access to harm reduction services , we cannot hope to eliminate viral hepatitis . To address this issue , we are co-sponsoring a side event on 16 March
09:00 – 09:50 with Fédération Addiction , International Doctors for Healthier Drug Policies ( IDHDP ), International
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Network for People who Use Drugs ( INPUD ) and Médecins du Monde ( MdM ) at the 61st Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs . The side event will discuss the global state of hepatitis C among people who use drugs and make recommendations to curb the epidemic . Follow the hashtags # CND2018 or # CND61 for updates from the event . Ahead of the CND , the International Drug Policy Consortium will host a webinar explaining the Commission ’ s functioning , key issues for 2018 and guidance to facilitate NGO engagement . More info here .
13 Mar
ALF Annual Day on the Hill
WHA Member American Liver Foundation will hold their annual advocacy day on 13 March . The event is an opportunity for patient advocates to come together , share their stories and provide insight about how decisions made on Capitol Hill will personally affect the lives of people living with viral hepatitis . Join the conversation by following them on Twitter or watching the live stream on the American Liver Foundation ’ s Facebook page . 14-18 Mar
Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver ( APASL )
At this year ’ s APASL Annual Meeting , the Coalition for the Eradication of Viral Hepatitis in Asia Pacific ( CEVHAP ) will host a symposium to bring together civil society , WHO representatives and eminent medical professionals from the region to share thoughts and experiences on working towards elimination . WHA President Michael Ninburg will provide an update on the Find the Missing Millions campaign and the NOhep Visionaries Programme for Medical Professionals . If you ’ re attending APASL , join us at the meeting on 15 March 17:00 – 18:15 . hep Voice March 2018 5