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AFPPDPhyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-CPhyathai Road, Bangkok 10400, ThailandTel: +6622192903/4; Fax: +6622192905Email: [email protected] : ww w.afppd.org

AHRNP.O. Box 18Chiangmai University P ost OfficeMuang, Chiang Mai 50202, ThailandTel: +6653893175; Fax: +6653893176Website : ww w.ahrn.net

UNFPA220 East, 42nd StreetNew York 10007, USATel: +12122975114; Fax: +12125576416Website : ww w.unfpa.org

REGIONAL WORKSHOPon the Promotion of

HIV/AIDS-Drug Preventionand Harm Reduction

for Parliamentary Staff andStaff of National Committees

14-15 December 2007 vChiang Mai,Thailand


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INTRODUCTION

The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development(AFPPD) and the Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN), with the support of

the United Nations Population Fund, are organizing a Regional Workshop onthe Promotion of HIV/AIDS-Drugs Prevention and Harm Reduction in ChiangMai, Thailand from Friday 14 to Saturday 15 December, 2007. The aim of theworkshop is to inform and educate parliament staff and staff of national com-mittees on the inter-relationship of HIV/AIDS-Drugs and resulted harm, so thatthe staff can encourage parliamentarians and other elected representatives toimplement harm reduction strategies. The two-day event will be conducted byexperts from AHRN. Over twenty participants from all over Asia will be attend-ing the workshop.

The term harm reduction refers to various strategies and approaches for re-ducing the physical and social harms associated with risk behavior. It involvesreducing the adverse consequences of drug use without necessarily reducing

consumption. It is also about preventing HIV transmission as well other blood-borne infections.

The workshop aims to:

understand the complex interplay between drug use, and other riskybehaviors and potential harms like HIV and other blood-borne viruses;

explain the place of harm reduction among contemporary drug policyapproaches;

explain the benefits brought about by involving all affected communitymembers, especially people using drugs, in the planning, implementa-tion, monitoring and evaluation of responses to drug use and HIV;

outline the public health evidence base supporting harm reduction inter-ventions.

TIME ZONEBangkok and Chiang Mai are GMT +7 hours.

CURRENCYThe Thai baht is freely convertible. Several exchange counters are openseven days a week at the airport and in the city. Normally, hotels give

lower exchange rates than the banks. Banks have the working hoursfrom 8:30 to 15:00, Monday-Friday. There are several banks that are 3-minute walking distance from the hotel, namely Siam Commercial Bankand Kasikorn Bank. The current exchange rate is USD 1 to approxi-mately THB34.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBEREmergency call: 191Tourist police emergency hotline: 1155

MISCELLANEOUSThere are free hourly shuttle buses provided by the hotel t o the NightBazaar Market from 19:00 to 23:30. It takes approximately 15 minutesfrom the hotel to the market.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor additional information, please contact:

AFPPDPhyathai Plaza Building, Suite 9-C, Phyathai RoadRachathewi, Bangkok 10400, ThailandTel.: +6622192903/4, Fax: +6622192905Email: [email protected]

Contact Persons:Ms. Passawee Tapasanan Ms. Pariyaporn SappapanProgramme Associate Administrative AssociateMobile: +66891210369 Mobile: +66891383798E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

At the hotel, please contact the reception desk or AFPPD Secretariat,located at the left side of Payorm Room, Ground Floor

MOBILE PHONEThe mobile phone network in Thailand uses GSM standard.

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VISAParticipants should obtain their visas before coming to Thailand. Theyshould bring the letter of invitation as reference in their request for visa.As for participants from countries that do not have a Thai Embassy,please check the information online at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Af-fairs website (www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php) or contact AFPPD Secretariatdirectly.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTTransportation from Chiang Mai International Airport to the conferencevenue will be provided by the hotel, please look for the Amari Rincomesign in the arrival hall. If it is necessary to stay one night in Bangkok fortransit due to unavailability of flights , please make specific arrangementswith AFPPD secretariat.

AIR TICKET REIMBURSEMENTPlease check who is funding your ticket. If AFPPD has arranged to payfor your air ticket, which was purchased by you or the National Commit-tee, please bring the official invoice together with a photocopy of your airticket at the time of registration for reimbursement.

INSURANCEParticipants are requested to obtain a health insurance before travelingas medical treatment in Thailand is costly. AFPPD is not responsible forhealth and accident insurances.

REGISTRATIONRegistration with AFPPD Secretariat will take place in front of PayormRoom, Ground Floor, on Thursday 13th December from 17:00. At regis-tration, you will receive your nametag and workshop information kit. Par-ticipants who arrive late are requested to register before the workshopcommences on Friday 14th December at 8:30-9:00 in the meeting venue(Payorm Room).

LANGUAGEThe training will be conducted in English. Translation services are notavailable.

WEATHERWinter in Chiang Mai starts in December. The temperature will rangefrom 12-25 degrees Celsius at this time of the year.

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AGENDAThursday, 13 December 2007

16.30 18.15 Registration of Participants at the AFPPD Secretariat Room

18.30 20.00 Dinner Reception

Friday, 14 December 2007

08.00 08.30 Registration of Participants

08.30 09.00 Opening Session

Welcome Remarks & Introduction : Sharing Expectations

Mr. Shiv KhareExecutive Director, AFPPD

Mr. Ton SmitsExecutive Director, AHRN

Opening Address

Dr. Prat Boonyawongvirot, MPPermanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

09.00 09.15 Group Photo

09.15 09.30 Nutrition Break

09.30 10.15 Session IThissession will provide an opportunity for introductions, an overview of the worksho

and facilitators, and housekeeping rules, and a sharing of expectations and experiences

SpeakerMr. Paul Hardacre

Manager Technical Assistant & Capacity Unit, AHRNChiangmai, Thailand

Session 2SITE VISIT THAI DRUG USERS NETWORK (TDN) DROP-IN CENTRE

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10.45 Bus Arrives at TDN Drop-In Centre

10.50 12.00 The Thai Drug Users Network (TDN) has operated a drop-in centre andoutreach program for the drug users of Chiang Mai for more than two years. TDN activitiesinclude the distribution of sterile injecting equipment, the safe disposal of used injecting equip-ment, peer education, basic wound care, and building partnerships with local drug treatmentand other service providers. An opportunity for interactive discussion with drug users, peeroutreach workers and TDN staff will be provided.

SpeakersMr. Nattapong BoonyotayanManager Harm Reduction Centre, Chiang MaiThai Drug Users Network

AHRN FacilitatiorsWith Q&A and Tour of the Facilities

12.05 Bus leaves TCN to Hotel

12.30 13.30 Lunch

13.30 15.00 Session 3DRUGS, HIV AND OTHER HARMS - DISCUSSING THE LINKS

This session will examine definitions of a drug, reasons for drug use, con-texts of drug use, and clinical definitions of drug dependency. The different ways of takingdrugs, and the associated risks and potential harms, will also be discussed. This includes thelinks to HIV and HCV. Injecting drug use, and the Asian region, will be emphasised

SpeakerDr. Apinun Aramrattana, MD, Phd

Dept. Director, RIHES Research Institute for Health and Science,Chiang Mai University

With Q&A


15. 15 16.45 SESSION 4UNDERSTANDING HARM REDUCTION AND OTHER DRUG POLICYAPPROACHESThis session will discuss reasons to promote the health of people using

drugs, and in the context of broader drug policy approaches, will explain and define harmreduction. Myths and misconceptions about harm reduction, and barriers to effective imple-mentation, will also be outlined.

INFORMATION

VENUEPayorm Room, Ground FloorAmari Rincome Hotel1 Nimmanheminda Road, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandTel.: +6653221130, +6653221044 Fax: +6653221531http://www.amari.com

DATESFriday 14th to Saturday 15th December, 2007(Participants should arrive in Chiang Mai on Thursday 13 December,2007 and leave on Sunday 16 December, 2007)

ACCOMMODATIONAll participants will have a superior single room booked for them at AmariRincome Hotel

ROOM CHARGESThe single room charges will be borne by the organizers, excluding inci-dental expenses charged to the room such as telephone calls, room ser-vice, laundry, charges for additional person(s) etc. Please settle yourincidental expenses before departure. We understand that person(s)accompanying the participants and observers will take care of their ownexpenses.

DSAParticipants will be provided with a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA)to cover expenses for meals not provided for during meeting days, airporttaxes and other incidental expenses. Any participant who is unable tostay for the duration of the meeting is requested to inform the AFPPD

Secretariat as soon as possible after arrival, so that the subsistence al-lowance can be adjusted accordingly.

MEALSBreakfast will start at 6:00-10:00 in Lanna Restarant of the hotel. Break-fast is included in the hotel room charge. Lunch is provided by AFPPD atthe hotel s Largitta Restaurant (Main Bldg.) on the days of the workshop.Dinner reception is provided by AFPPD on Thursday 13th December,2007 at 18:30-20:00 in the poolside, near Largitta Restaurant.

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This session will provide a detailed summary of the evidence base supporting harm reductionInterventions as highly effective (and cost-effective) public health responses to drug use andHIV

Ms. Pascal TanguayClearing House Manager, AHRNChiangmai, Thailand

16.00 16.30 Session 9 : Group Discussion : Final Thoughts and QuestionsThis session will provide participants with the opportunity to share theirthoughts and opinions, and to ask questions, about harm reduction responses to drug use andHIV, and the two days of learning,

AHRN Facilitators

16.30 17.00 Closing Session

Mr. Shiv Khare, Executive Director, AFPPDMr. Ton Smits, Executive Director, AHRNParticipants Representative

SpeakerMr. Paul HardacreManager Technical Assistant & Capacity Unit, AHRNChiangmai, Thailand

With Q&A

Saturday, 15 December 2007

Session 5SITE VISIT Chiang Mai Drug Dependent Treatment Centre (CDTC)

08.45 Bus Leaves Hotel

09.30 Bus Arrives at CDTC

09.30 10.15 Drug Treatment and Related IssuesThe CDTC is a regional drug treatment centre covering 17 provinces. The

CDTC offers in/outpatient facilities, therapeutic communities (based on Daytop program), ATStreatment program based on the Matrix system, methadone treatment, opium tincture, andThai traditional medicines. The CDTC also focuses on vocational and social reintegrationprograms.

SpeakersDr. Apisak Wittayanookulluk, MD

Chief of Addition Medicine, CDTCChiang Mai, Thailand

AHRN FacilitatorsWith Q&A


10.30 11.15 Tour of the CDTC Facilities

11.15 Bus leaves CDTC to Hotel

12.00 13.00 Lunch

13.00 13.45 Session 6Group Discussion : Feedback from Site VisitsThis session will provide participants with the opportunity to share their

thoughts and opinions, and to ask questions, about the two site visits TDN and CDTC.

SpeakerAHRN Facilitators

13.45 14.45 Session 7Fundamental Harm Reduction

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