Harm reduction

Publications4 October 2024

UN CESCR reports reveal drug policy and harm reduction shortcomings in seven countries

Recent UN CESCR observations on a seven countries emphasise the need for rights- and health-based drug policies, including decriminalisation and access to harm reduction.

News2 October 2024

Ireland: GPs and pharmacists support removal of criminal sanctions for drug users

The Irish College of General Practitioners and the Irish Pharmacy Union said that drug use should be decriminalised and paired with health-based interventions to combat rising rates of drug-related death.

News2 October 2024

Canada: Drug decriminalisation is under attack

Communities must unite against the political weaponisation of the overdose crisis and defend human-rights-focused solutions such as decriminalisation and harm reduction.

News2 October 2024

Why drug overdose deaths in the US are dropping fast

Provisional data shows a 10.6% decrease in overdose deaths, and scaled-up public health and harm reduction efforts could be a contributing factor.

News26 September 2024

Decriminalising drug use can help save lives, redirect resources for infectious diseases, says Malaysia deputy health minister

Deputy Minister Lukanisman said decriminalisation challenges stigma, facilitates access to health services, and tackles social injustice and called on international leaders to consider this policy.

Publications24 September 2024

Joint submission to the UN CESCR regarding opioid agonist therapy (OAT) and human rights in Poland

IDPC, EHRA, HRI, and HFHR highlight the challenges facing harm reduction and drug dependence treatment in Poland as well as recommendations for reform.

Events

NHRC trainings and webinars: 'Las Americas Harm Reduction Spotlight Series'

Online

NHRC announces several bilingual, virtual events and training opportunities to promote education, engagement, and empowerment alongside communities affected by drug use and racialized drug policies.

Events

From adversity to empowerment: Global perspectives on the LGBTQ+ community and substance use challenges from a human rights lens

Online

Dianova International hosts an online event to discuss lived experiences and best practices for working with LGBTQ+ people who use drugs, promoting greater inclusion and access to services.

Events

CRISA 2024 15th Biennial International Conference

Abuja, Nigeria

9 October 2024 - 10 October 2024

CRISA's Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol and Society in Africa focuses on the theme "Improving access to treatment for substance use disorders: Emerging strategies and persisting challenges", in Abuja.

Publications15 September 2024

Reframing Dutch drug policies: a new era for harm reduction

Busz et al. offer an account of the evolution of Dutch harm reduction and the ongoing need for reinvestment in harm reduction infrastructure and rights-based solutions.

News13 September 2024

Overdose prevention centers are health care: Treat them as such

These harm reduction sites provide crucial preventive and lifesaving services, making them a key part of a health and rights approach.

Events

Campaign for the elimination of violence against women who use drugs - EVAWUD 2024

24 November 2024 - 10 December 2024

WHRIN launches 16-day period of global advocacy to demonstrate support for action and policy that prioritise human rights, gender awareness, and harm reduction.

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