Harm Reduction needs funding

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Harm Reduction needs funding

1 December 2014

On December 1st we are delighted to share with you a short film calling for increased funding for harm reduction. Almost 13 million of people around the world inject drugs. And outside of sub-Saharan Africa they accounts for estimated 30% of new HIV infections. Harm reduction programmes have proven efficient in reducing HIV spread, as well as providing social support to people who use drugs and those close to them. Harm reduction restores families. Harm reduction rebuilds communities. Harm reduction saves lives. Harm reduction works. Harm reduction needs funding!

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