I recently watched a lecture from Kristen J Sollee’s on her book Witches, Sluts and Feminists. I first thought she was preaching to me, the converted. Already a feminist academic who appreciates scholarly research into the demonisation of women and our sexuality. What was this… Read More »Junkies, sluts and feminists: where are we in the witch legacy?
“I don’t want a woman who takes drugs.” Over the past 10 years of being a drug user, I have come to anticipate and expect this statement. Either from a man I’m dating, or from one who feels the need to tell me anyway. What’s… Read More »Owning My Pleasure – Jessica Spratt
My name is Charne Roberts , I’m so happy to be alive today, and so blessed to have three beautiful sons. But let me tell you how I nearly seized to exist. You know we live in a world where society has all these negative… Read More »THE GREAT ESCAPE: How Crystal meth saved my life
I am a drug user. An illicit drug user. Admitting it takes courage, even to myself. You see, I live in a predominantly Catholic country, a very conservative one at that. To openly talk about my drug use is an act of great personal bravery.… Read More »Don’t Panic! We’re All Just Looking for Something to Fill the Void.
Being a woman who uses drugs is tough, it does not matter which country you come from or the colour of your skin or even how well spoken you may be society has made us out to be an evil bunch that does not deserve… Read More »STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION HAVE NO PLACE IN MY LIFE
The International Network of Women who Use Drugs (INWUD) is excited to announce the top three winners of the Narcofeminism Blog Competition “Our bodies, Our choice, Our rights, Our voice” 1st Prize Emily Arnold, Junkies, sluts and feminists: where are we in the witch legacy?… Read More »Women assert their voices in conversations about drug use.
How people who use drugs can influence funding requests The International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD) has produced Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 guide to support the engagement of people who use drugs within the Global Fund processes for Grant Cycle 7 2023… Read More »The Global Fund Grant Cycle 7
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… Read More »Decriminalisation in Portugal: Through the Lens of People who Use Drugs
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… Read More »INPUD is Hiring a Communications Officer
Deadline: 30th November, 2022Send submissions to: office@inpud.net 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… Read More »Call for Submissions: INWUD Blog Project