Recovering Justice

For too long, the topics of sex, sex work and drugs have shared a common problem: stigma. Join us over a Pieminister pie as we talk about these things head on. We’re cutting through the sensationalist headlines and hearing from the real experts including those most affected. What are the parallels between drugs and sex work policy? Why do we need to talk about chemsex? And, how are you impacted?

Transform Drug Policy Foundation is hosting this event to bring taboo topics together in a room. With your ticket you get a talk with the leaders in their field and enjoy a Pieminister pie for dinner. Grab your ticket now to reserve your spot.

We are pleased to share our acclaimed panel of speakers:

Dr Anastacia Elle Ryan, Founding Director, SISU Group, and Chair, Recovering Justice

Audrey, from Bristol Sex Workers Collective

Monty Moncrieff MBE, Chief Executive of London Friend

Juan Fernández Ochoa, IDPC Campaigns & Communications Officer

Steve Rolles, Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation

Chaired by Alex Feis-Bryce, current CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation and former CEO of National Ugly Mugs

 Wednesday, 15th February, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

 Engine Room, The Station, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG (this venue is wheelchair accessible)

Please note: We are unable to take dietary requests but there will be vegan options available (while stocks last).

Ample parking is available nearby at Cabot Circus.

We want this event to be accessible to everyone. Free tickets are available if, for whatever reason, you're unable to pay. Please get in touch with info@transformdrugs.org.

Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a Bristol-based charity working towards making drug policies that promote health, protect the vulnerable and put safety first. We do not represent any stakeholders in the drug policy landscape beyond the individuals and communities who are directly affected by drug policy failures.

Sex, Drugs and Pieminister

István Gábor Takács and Péter Sárosi have been making films to promote humane drug policies and harm reduction since 2007.

While working at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, they started out with a handycam and a microphone to record conferences and interviews with experts in the field. Their online videos became popular educational and mobilisation tools, and throughout the years they were invited to film all around the world about best practices of drug policy, to support activist with videos and to debunk the drug war.

In 2016 they founded a new organisation, the Rights Reporter Foundation, where they continued their international filmmaking work as well. They document the major international drug policy events, at the United Nations and at conferences, they produce short informational videos and full length documentaries, for which they received multiple awards. They train fellow activists in media communication and video advocacy, and maintain and support a network of videographers who are working to promote human rights, harm reduction and sane drug policies.

In this presentation István Gábor Takács, video manager of the RRF tells the story of their work, and shows examples of how they used video as an effective advocacy and educational tool to advance drug policy reform around the world.

Check out their work here : https://drogriporter.hu/en/ and here : https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/

To access the event, you can use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89419833248?pwd=Wk1Uc0R5Mk80STJxOU00bU5lWGgrZz09

Video advocacy for drug policy reform

On the day after the Scottish drug death figures will be released, join us for this special line up of international speakers. They will discuss drug policy reform, the history of the war on drugs, grassroots activism and how we can all get involved in creating change.

 - Peter talks about what we can do now within current frameworks following the Scottish drug deaths report from 15th December 2020. What are the DCRs and Scotland's next steps?

 -New York Times & International Best Selling Author of “Chasing the Scream” & “Lost Connections”. Johann will talk about his experiences and perceptions on the War On Drugs, Addictions & Grassroots Activism.

 - Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. Helen will talk about drug policy and reform, prohibition, growing consensus for change and the next steps.

Helen will be introduced by the shadow Health secretary of Scotland: Monica Lennon

Peaceful solutions to the war on drugs

In the face of mass quarantines and global uncertainty where is the space for sustaining and motivating campaigning for drug policy reform?

We have decided to set up our activist training online and will adapt our approach to include the use of creative social media.

This gives us a wonderful opportunity to bring you some live links with global campaigners and join from any part of the world.

We haven't finalised the details but expect topics to include:

the power of telling our stories in a policy context

how to engage politicians – pressure points, who holds power, etc.

the difference between activism and advocacy, and when to use each.

how to engage the media including writing opinion pieces, getting quoted, etc

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