Stigma, when associated with HIV, another medical condition, mental illness or disability, prevents a person from seeking evaluation and treatment, disclosing the diagnosis to those most likely to provide support, and following treatment guidelines. Health related stigma destroys human dignity. 

We are happy to offer, along with the Howard University School of Social Work, 6 Free CEU for attending this conference. You will need to complete the regular conference registration (Just click the button on our site), but there will be no additional fee for CEU.

The main scholarship application is now closed. Thank you for your interest. We have a few partial scholarships remaining for faith-based leaders. Click HERE to apply

The 2018 International Conference on Stigma has been moved to Cramton Auditorium (also on campus) due to construction in the Blackburn Center. Cramton Auditorium is located at 2455 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Some of you may recall our very first event was held there in 2010!

Comments from International Conference on Stigma 2017! Stay tuned as we will be adding more:

• "Phill is inspiring!"
• "I enjoyed the information on PrEP Stigma"
• "There was a real connection and intersectionality"
• "Wonderful panel with concrete evidence of research findings"

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