As part of our 30th Anniversary year, this conference explored the history of HIV in Ireland, and related issues around stigma, social inclusion and social policy within the areas of addiction, homelessness, sex work, the LGBT community, the migrant community, and specifically people living with HIV.
HIV Ireland also launched the findings of the 2017 National HIV Stigma Survey.
2017 National HIV Conference Programme
HIV Ireland Video can be viewed here
National HIV Conference Presentations
Welcome and opening remarks (Mr. Bernard Condon SC – HIV Ireland Chairperson)
HIV & AIDS in Ireland 1987 – 2017 (Chaired by Ms. Joan Byrne, Citywide)
Formal Conference Launch (Minister of State Catherine Byrne)
Opening remarks and formal launch can be viewed here
‘HIV & AIDS in Ireland – Stigma, Social Inclusion and Social Policy Responses 1987 – 2017’ (Professor Maeve Foreman – Trinity College Dublin
Presentation can be viewed here
‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion and PLWHIV in Ireland & Call for a National AIDS Memorial’ (Mr. Tonie Walsh – Activist)
Presentation can be viewed here
National HIV Survey Findings (Ms. Caroline Gardner & Robert O’Donoghue – Quality Matters)
View/download summary findings here
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HIV & AIDS Stigma, Laws & Policy: An International Perspective (Chaired by Sebastian Kohn – Open Society Foundation)
‘People Living with HIV Stigma Index – UK Experience (Alastair Hudson – Stigma Index UK Country Co-ordinator)
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HIV Laws and Policies in Europe – The Dublin Declaration – Irelands Progress (Ferenc Bagyinzsky – AIDS Action Europe)
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‘Irish’ AIDS Quilt Presentation (Mary Shannon)
Presentation can be viewed here
HIV, Stigma & Social Inclusion in Ireland (Chaired by Richard Carson – ACET Ireland)
‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion and Homelessness in Ireland’ (Dr. Austin O’Carroll – SafetyNet)
Presentation can be viewed here
‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion and Addiction in Ireland’ (Tony Duffin – Anna Liffey Drug Project)
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‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion & Sex Work in Ireland’ Kate McGrew – Sex Workers Alliance Ireland)
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‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion and the Migrant Community in Ireland’ (Dr. PJ Boyle – Balseskin Refugee Reception Centre)
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Presentation can be viewed here
‘HIV, Stigma, Social Inclusion and the Gay Community in Ireland’ (Dr. Patrick Murphy – TCD)
Presentation can be viewed here
‘HIV Ireland – our experience of HIV related Stigma & Discrimination 1987 to 2017 (Rebecca Seery & Richard Boyle – HIV Ireland)
View/download Richard Boyle’s presentation here
View/download Rebecca Seery’s presentation here
Richard’s presentation can be viewed here
Rebecca’s presentation can be viewed here
Q & A and Closing Remarks
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