CORE Knowledge Hub Workshop: Cultural Competence: Transforming Understanding into Impact

About the session: An interactive workshop designed to equip public health professionals and service providers with the skills and knowledge to address the unique health challenges of migrant communities in Europe. This Workshop covers key areas, including understanding cultural beliefs and practices, addressing language barriers, adapting services for diverse populations, and mitigating implicit bias. Participants will explore real-world case studies, and develop actionable strategies to enhance health accessibility and inclusivity. Gain practical tools, insights into legal frameworks, and resources to build culturally responsive health programmes and services.

Speaker: Juddy Otti

Juddy has over 15 years of experience working in the HIV sector on different initiatives ranging from HIV prevention programmes (PrEP), providing support for people living with HIV around treatment, personal development and advocacy. In addition, manages service delivery to facilitate, promote and advocate for the involvement of Migrant Black Communities in forming and informing local and national strategy and policy.

Juddy sits on several national advisory boards and is very passionate about bringing Migrant Black Community’s issues to the forefront of the HIV agenda as well as advocating for a better understanding of issues affecting migrant communities in the UK.