WHO Faith Network Webinar: Addressing stigma and discrimination: Faith partner resources

15 November 2022 14:00 – 15:30 CET

Tuesday 15 November 2022, 14:00-15:30 CET

The WHO Faith Network hosts the second webinar in a series documenting existing faith partner resources and tools that can be repurposed for different health emergencies.

Infectious disease pandemics often result in increased stigma and discrimination. Stigma is far reaching and has profound impacts for health-related outcomes. Stigma and discrimination need to be addressed in our communications, by health care providers and community leaders, and considered in how we respond to a disease outbreak. Join us to learn about existing resources that address stigma and discrimination in the context of health emergencies and for prevention in the future.

Speakers:

Christo Greyling,Senior Director, Church Partnerships, World Vision International

Gracia Violeta Ross, Programme Executive, Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy (EHAIA), World Council of Churches

Rev. Jane Ng'ang'a, National Coordinator, International Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected by HIV (INERELA+) Kenya Chapter

Nelson J. Otwoma, Executive Director, NEPHAK - A national Network that unites people living with HIV and those affected by TB and HIV/AIDS, Kenya

Sally Smith, Senior Adviser, World Health Organization

Resources and tools:

Channels of Hope

The People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Stigma Index

Framework for Dialogue

Body Mapping Tool (Multiple templates and research of the methodology available) 

Q&A

Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar through Zoom's "Q&A" feature during the discussion.

The webinar can also be viewed live and post-event on the EPI-WIN YouTube channel.