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Junkies, sluts and feminists: where are we in the witch legacy?

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 ‘witch feminism?’ Why does that sound so appealing? I come from a long line ofstrong… Read More »Junkies, sluts and feminists: where are we in the witch legacy?

Don’t Panic! We’re All Just Looking for Something to Fill the Void.

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. If given a choice, I would rather keep it to myself to prevent judgement from… Read More »Don’t Panic! We’re All Just Looking for Something to Fill the Void.

Women assert their voices in conversations about drug use.

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? 2nd Prize Jessica Spratt, Owning My Pleasure 3rd Prize Violet Maodi, Stigma and discrimination have… Read More »Women assert their voices in conversations about drug use.

The Global Fund Grant Cycle 7

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 -2025 (formerly known as NFM4). The Global Fund Strategy 2023-2028 places community leadership at its… Read More »The Global Fund Grant Cycle 7

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

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