Harm reduction

News14 February 2025

‘RCF’s long-term investment into community-led networks fuels harm reduction advocacy’ — Interview with Jamie Bridge

Years of advocacy, including by IDPC with the support of the Robert Carr Fund, led to the first CND resolution acknowledging 'harm reduction' in 2024.

Publications14 February 2025

Prescribing methadone in prison predicts linkage to HIV care after release from prison: A randomized and patient preference trial

Mobley et al. provide evidence on the power of harm reduction to support people in reclaiming health and autonomy after incarceration.

News13 February 2025

People who use drugs among victims of Trump's assault on USAID

Services have closed without warning, leaving people without access to sterile syringes and opioid agonist treatment, critical to stem HIV incidence and mortality.

News12 February 2025

Switzerland: Geneva’s fightback against crack cocaine making inroads

By lifting barriers and their service to be more inclusive, harm reduction programmes have supported health and safety for all.

Publications12 February 2025

9th Brandenburg Forum on Drugs and Development Policies report - 'Boosting transformative change in global drug policies: Promoting human-centred approaches to cocaine markets and beyond'

The Forum addressed transformative strategies for global drug policies, emphasizing human-centered approaches, harm reduction, and sustainable development.

Events

Peer work and drug user organising: Experiences, peer-led research & best practices

Online

13 February 2025

The webinar will showcase examples of peer-led research and best practices developed through the EU4Health BOOST Project.

News10 February 2025

Malaysia: Urine screening before concerts? Drug policy advocates explain why that may do more harm than good

Instead of investing in defective and costly measures, the government must implement life-saving harm reduction measures, such as drug checking.

Publications10 February 2025

Connecting theory and practice: Best practices of the full spectrum harm reduction – Survey report

Youth RISE explores harm reduction strategies that emphasise inclusivity, addressing social determinants of health, and adapting to diverse contexts.

Publications16 January 2025

Cultivating ecosystems of change for lasting impact: The Support. Don’t Punish 2024 Global Day of Action – Summary report

The Support. Don't Punish Global Day of Action reflects the growing movement against the 'war on drugs', uniting communities under a shared banner to demand rights-affirming drug policies, harm reduction, and collective action for a fairer future.

Events

International Drug Policy Reform Conference 2025

Detroit, United States

12 November 2025 - 15 November 2025

The Reform Conference convenes the growing and dynamic drug policy reform movement.

Publications15 January 2025

Reducing harm, protecting life - IDPC joins 3 civil society reports to inform the UN CESCR's review of Kenya and the UK

Ahead of the UN CESCR's 77th Session, IDPC supports three bold submissions in Kenya and the UK, assessing their drug policies and human rights records, and demanding urgent reform.

News13 January 2025

Harm reduction must replace punitive drug policies

The Lancet calls to repair the harms of punitive drug policies, starting with their repeal and adequate investment in systems of care and support.

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