Community strengthening

News17 July 2025

From the roots up: The Support. Don’t Punish campaign’s lifetime evaluation 2013-2023

Drawing on insights from over 200 partners, the campaign’s evaluation explores how Support. Don’t Punish has fostered the development of a global movement capable of shifting narratives, mobilising communities, and sparking change for rights-based, harm-reducing laws, policies and practices.

Blog10 July 2025

A future on our own terms: The 2025 Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action

For the 2025 Global Day of Action, thousands took action in 262 cities across 80 countries — demanding policies that ensure access to systems of care and support, not punishment.

News1 July 2025

Drug laws and access to justice in Malaysia fellowship programme - Call for applications

The Fellowship involves carrying out an action plan over a maximum period of 3 months with a budget of USD3,000, under the guidance of a mentor.

Publications9 June 2025

The development of a digital story anti-stigma campaign: A community-based participatory research approach

Dr. Miller, Raychelle Baffo, and Andy O’Hara reveal how stigma harms people who use drugs, through hostile systems, housing barriers, and criminalization. These advocates urge action: raising awareness, challenge power, and demanding dignity in health, housing, and social services.

Publications2 June 2025

Environmental scan on the current state of harm reduction education in nursing

HRNA notes that harm reduction education is inconsistently included in Canadian nursing programs, identifying key challenges, consequences, and improvements to meet escalating needs.

News19 May 2025

'We must continue pursuing humane drug policies that advance all human rights' - UN Human Rights Chief

Decision-makers must invest in ending punitive drug policies and responses in favour of rights-based approaches that prioritise harm reduction and community leadership.

Events

You can't say that: Women and nonbinary people who use drugs should be included in feminism

Online

10 April 2025

The event will reflect on the historical exclusion of women and nonbinary people who use drugs from traditional feminist spaces and advocacy, and alternative and inclusive approaches through the prism of 'narcofeminism'.

News4 April 2025

Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room

The Thistle facility in Glasgow supported 180 people in its first 12 weeks, offering overdose prevention and other vital harm reduction services.

Events

DCRs Symposium 2025: Drug consumption rooms, a pillar of harm reduction and human rights

Strasbourg, France

18 June 2025 - 20 June 2025

This conference brings together global perspectives to advance the drug consumption room model and human rights-based harm reduction policies.

Events

Trust-building strategies when assisting people who use drugs facing criminal charges

Online

10 April 2025

The event will feature expert insights, practical approaches, and interactive discussions to promote fairer, more compassionate justice systems.

News18 March 2025

Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course is making an impact—help keep it accessible!

This [e]course promoting rights-based drug policy has over 1000 alumni and hundreds of positive reviews, but it needs external support to continue its important work.

Events

Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action 2025

World

26 June 2025

Join us on 26 June 2025 to reclaim power, resist injustice, and reform harmful drug laws through collective action in international solidarity.

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