Harm reduction

Publications17 April 2024

Values and preferences study: Communicable diseases and people who use drugs in Europe

EuroNPUD explore community-led communicable disease testing and care integration for people who use drugs, assessing best practice and attitudes surrounding these services.

News16 April 2024

A groundbreaking win at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

A harm reduction resolution was approved at the 67th annual session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, marking a milestone success for civil society's efforts towards rights-based drug policy reform.

Events

Support. Don't Punish Global Day of Action 2024

World

26 June 2024

Ahead of the next Global Day of Action (26 June 2024), let us once more mobilise in transnational solidarity to reclaim power and rights for our communities, nurture our growing movement, and demand accountability and redress.

Publications11 April 2024

‘Trapped in Treatment’ – Applying a public sector equality and human rights duty approach to the human rights and equality issues identified by Service Users of Drug Treatment services in the North East Inner City (NEIC)

ICON reveals challenges faced by service users, including limited treatment options and discrimination, underscoring the need for improved support and a rights-based approach.

Publications11 April 2024

'Lives on hold': Fifth monitoring report by Service Users Rights in Action (SURIA)

SURIA exposes ongoing challenges in Ireland's OAT practices, revealing shortcomings and the urgent need for reform.

Publications11 April 2024

United for change: Advocacy strategy for comprehensive health and harm reduction services for people who use drugs in Europe

The BOOST project seeks to combat HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in Europe through community-led harm reduction initiatives, aiming to enhance health services for people who use drugs and marginalised populations.

Publications9 April 2024

For a drug policy that makes Europe safer, healthier, and more just - Drug policy manifesto for the 2024 European Parliament elections

Over 30 European organisations acknowledge the failure of drug policies and demand a new approach prioritising health, rights, and community participation

Events

INCB civil society hearing 2024 (Theme: Synthetic drugs - Scenarios and responses)

Online

20 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

The INCB will hold its annual civil society hearing in relation to synthetic drugs and their rapid expansion.

Events

Harm Reduction International Conference 2025

Bogotá, Colombia

27 April 2025 - 30 April 2025

Save the date for the 2025 Harm Reduction International Conference in Colombia – a country at the forefront of human-rights-centred drug policy.

News4 April 2024

New drug checking data from the Trans-European Drug Information (TEDI) network

TEDI provide accessible interactive maps with data on geographical and temporal patterns, covering various substances, supporting people navigating a volatile supply and providing insights into key drug market trends.

Publications4 April 2024

5 Ways to Take Action for Safer Supply Zine

Action for Safer Supply empower Canadian communities to address the toxic drug overdose crisis through key steps, including staying informed, demanding access, policy level advocacy and information sharing.

Publications2 April 2024

Catalysts for change: Youth-driven insights in opioid harm reduction

Youth Rise underscore key challenges for young people who use opioids, including a lack of access to youth-tailored health and harm reduction, enduring stigma, and marginalisation.

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