Health & harm reduction

Events

13th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INSHU 2025)

Cape Town, South Africa

14 October 2025 - 17 October 2025

The deadline for abstract applications is 2 March 2025.

News11 December 2024

From crowdfunding to government support: How Bulgaria’s only harm reduction center secured public support and government resources

Despite ongoing challenges, the Pink House Project has expanded its provision, which includes a drop-in centre and mobile outreach van.

Publications11 December 2024

A world of harm: how U.S. taxpayers fund the global war on drugs over evidence-based health responses

DPA and HRI condemn the US' multibillion-dollar contribution to punitive responses, urging greater transparency and a commitment to a rights-based approach.

News11 December 2024

INCB President statement for Human Rights Day 2024

Jallal Toufiq underscored the need to overcome disparities in access to controlled medicines and treatment services, prioritising health and alternatives to punishment.

Events

Geneva course on drug policy, public health, and diplomacy

Geneva, Switzerland / Online

27 January 2025 - 30 January 2025

A new course hosted online and in person at the University of Geneva will explore current events and evolving perspectives around international drug policy and controlled substances.

News2 October 2024

Canada: 17 organisations condemn forced detention plans in BC

A comprehensive response should include community-based and voluntary programmes, and solutions to the housing, toxic drug supply, and poverty crises.

Events

The future of drug policy: Health and well-being for all

Online

20 September 2024

The ImPACT Coalition organises a discussion on how responses to drug-related issues can help progress the Sustainable Development Goals.

Publications16 September 2024

Summary of the intersessional panel discussion on human rights challenges in addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem - Report of the OHCHR

The OHCHR summarises discussions on the need for a rights- and evidence- based approach to drug policy, including decriminalisation, harm reduction, legal regulation and structural changes to the global drug control regime.

News2 September 2024

Hepatitis C online learning modules

INHSU launches free courses on epidemiology, assessment, treatment, and management of Hepatitis C.

Publications13 August 2024

IDPC Progress Report 2023-2024

IDPC reflects the network's collective efforts toward a world where responses to drug use, cultivation, production and supply are shaped by well-being, solidarity, evidence and compassion.

Publications13 August 2024

Communication to the UN CESCR regarding Honduras periodic review on the right to health of people who use drugs

IDPC and LANPUD focus on key health indicators, impact on criminalisation and stigma, and availability of harm reduction services in Honduras.

Events

Webinar: Safe festivals and healthy nightlife — sharing experiences among practitioners

Zoom

12 June 2024 - 12 June 2024

EMDD brings together professionals from European festivals to discuss innovative harm-reduction interventions to prevent risky behaviour and promote safe nightlife this summer.

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