Civil society partners and other allies across Africa are invited to join us for the launch of two new “explainers” to guide local advocacy efforts using the Model Drug Law for West Africa (which itself was launched in 2018).
Civil society partners and other allies across Africa are invited to join us for the launch of two new “explainers” to guide local advocacy efforts using the Model Drug Law for West Africa (which itself was launched in 2018).
On July 21, we take the time to remember people whose lives were unjustly cut short due to the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people who use drugs.
Despite having the evidence on their side, organisations like the Andrey Rylkov Foundation face the challenges of a government wedded to harmful punitive approaches.
EHRA publishes the results of its survey on OST in order to develop practical recommendations that will help decision-makers and health providers to refine their approaches on the subject.
WHO highlights progress, shortfalls and actions needed to achieve 2030 goals, including in terms of addressing sociostructural barriers to health, such as stigma and criminalisation.
Participants discuss urgent health care issues brought up by the pandemic, including in relation to HIV prevention and support for people who use drugs in prison.
