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INPUD statement on Conceptual Zero Draft of PPR Instrument

Currently a process is underway to negotiate a new international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR). On 5-7 December 2022, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body [INB] (constituted by WHO member states), will meet in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the recently released ‘Conceptual Zero Draft of the New International Instrument on PPR’. This statement is a response to the proposed… Read More »INPUD statement on Conceptual Zero Draft of PPR Instrument

Decriminalisation in Portugal: Through the Lens of People who Use Drugs

The Portuguese model of (partial) decriminalisation is an important first step, but it is not the end point. In conclusion, ‘decriminalisation’ must mean just that: not partial decriminalisation, no compulsory drug dissuasion committees, but full decriminalisation of people who use drugs. A full removal of all criminalising legislation and policy, as well as penalisation and sanctioning, related to people’s personal… Read More »Decriminalisation in Portugal: Through the Lens of People who Use Drugs

Community perspective on access to harm reduction 

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At the Lisbon Addiction Conference, Judy Chang was part of the Hepatitis C prevention and treatment among people who inject drugs: Global progress and future requirements discussion. She focused on Community perspective on access to harm reduction.   A comprehensive design of harm reduction services should ensure that people who use drugs can do so safely with their human rights… Read More »Community perspective on access to harm reduction 

How to incorporate gender perspective in drug policy in Europe

At the Lisbon Addictions 2022 Conference Judy Chang was part of a discussion about the creation of a comprehensive gender strategy in drug policy in Europe. The discussion on gender perspective in drug policy included a policy maker, with Judy providing a user perspective, a practitioner, and a scientist.   The future for gender equity in drug policies lies in gender… Read More »How to incorporate gender perspective in drug policy in Europe

THE BLACK INITIATIVE: Fighting Brazil’s Racist War on Drugs  

Black Initiative for a New Drug Policy (INNPD) is launching a short documentary that shows how the war on drugs is an instrument of racism, which incites violence and hinders democratic development in Brazil. INNPD is the first black civil organisation in Brazil which addresses the importance of drug policies on the lives of black people. As Nathália Oliveira, co-founder… Read More »THE BLACK INITIATIVE: Fighting Brazil’s Racist War on Drugs  

UNAIDS joint workshop in Kenya – advocacy training

Kenya: Nairobi This week, more than 20 delegates from AfricaNPUD and MENANPUD got together to learn more about making the voices of people who use drugs heard in conversations about the protection and promotion of their human rights. People who use drugs are more likely to contract HIV, hepatitis and have poor access to health care services because of the… Read More »UNAIDS joint workshop in Kenya – advocacy training

UNAIDS Joint Workshop AfricaNPUD and MENANPUD

7- 11 November 2022 Kenya – in person Representatives from AfricaNPUD and MENANPUD will be attending a joint workshop with UNAIDS for training designed to strengthen the capacity of people who use drugs to effectively advocate for progress on the 10-10-10 social enabler targets recently adopted in the Global AIDS Strategy and 2021 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS, (particularly in regard… Read More »UNAIDS Joint Workshop AfricaNPUD and MENANPUD

INPUD is Hiring a Communications Officer

23rd September, 2022 INPUD is now accepting applications for a Communications Officer to join our secretariat. The Communications Officer will develop and implement a communications strategy, supported by a website, list-servs and other social media platforms. We are seeking candidates with strong writing, IT, website management and interpersonal skills who is a self-starter but who can also work collaboratively with… Read More »INPUD is Hiring a Communications Officer

Call for Submissions: INWUD Blog Project

Deadline: 30th November, 2022Send submissions to: [email protected] The International Network of Women who Use Drugs (INWUD) is excited to launch a blog project centred around the concept of Narcofeminism – a narrative-reforming movement that brings together women who use drugs in all their diversity to challenge outdated, stigmatising and patriarchal narratives about our bodies, our choices, our rights and our… Read More »Call for Submissions: INWUD Blog Project

INPUD Members Update: July – August 2022

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5th September, 2022 INPUD’s bi-monthly members updates are intended to keep our members and supporters informed about INPUD’s recent activities, as well as updates from national/regional networks and relevant news in drug policy. The updates below cover the period from July through August 2022.