Quality harm reduction services for youth: Sharing good practices and innovations

Objective

The objective of this webinar is to discuss the provision of high-quality harm reduction services tailored to the specific needs of young people who use drugs.

Background

The need for youth-specific harm reduction strategies is urgent, given the unique set of legal and ethical challenges posed by punitive drug policies in EECA countries. This webinar aims to shed light on these issues and pave the way for innovative harm reduction services that meet the unique needs of young people who use drugs.

Agenda:

• Introductory Remarks (10 minutes)
• Presentations by “Mandala” from Georgia and “Drogart” from Slovenia (40 minutes)
• Q&A Session (20 minutes)
• Closing Remarks and Next Steps (10 minutes)

Date

Monday 9th October, 11.00 (EEST/Vilnius time) - Check your timezone here

Duration

1.5 hours

Language

Simultaneous Russian-English translation will be provided.

Platform

To register via Zoom, please click here.

Access the webinar here.

Call for Presenters

If your organization has experience in working with youth and would like to share your insights as a presenter, please don't hesitate to contact igor@harmreductioneurasia.org. Your input would be invaluable in enriching the discourse and contributing to EHRA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of harm reduction services.

Your active participation is crucial for the mobilization of harm reduction advocates and the communities we serve. Together, we can ensure the sustainability and efficiency of harm reduction services and advocate for non-punitive drug policies based on public health approaches and human rights.