A regional meeting in Kiev marks the beginning of a discussion on drug policy reform in EECA countries

This document provides guidelines and advice to decision-makers, based on the insight into the international and national situation, experience and practice, science-based research and conclusions of debates on harm reduction.

What were the important things I learned in Vienna about the processes of forming the international drug policy? And what should those who weren’t there definitely be made aware of?

Civil society groups from all over the world have released a statement condemning governments for failing to acknowledge the devastating consequences of punitive and repressive drug policies as they prepare for a UN summit on the issue next month.

Submissions will inform EHRN’s production of educational and advocacy materials.

HRI, EHRN, ARF and the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network view this inquiry as a significant time to draw attention to the importance of prioritising health and human rights of Russian people who use drugs within the context of broader discussions on the UK bilateral relations with Russia.

The meeting organised by the Regional networks of Central, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia and their global counterparts focused on identifying priorities for the nearest future and sharing best practices.

Harm reduction activist Lena Tsukerman died suddenly of heart failure at the age of 44. The EHRN pays tribute.

EHRN aims to assess the readiness of countries in the region for transition from Global Fund funding for HIV responses to national funding; and analyze experience of countries related to the process of transition planning and implementation.