November 2024
The AWID International Forum is both a global community event and a space of radical personal transformation. A one-of-a-kind convening, the Forum brings together feminist, women’s rights, gender justice, LBTQI+ and allied movements, in all our diversity and humanity, to connect, heal and thrive.
PURPOSE OF HARM REDUCTION GUIDE
The purpose of the guide is to create a brief and practical harm reduction resource to share with all participants attending the 2024 AWID Forum, but of course can be used in other similar spaces. This guide is meant to be for everyone but especially those who are people who use drugs, sex workers, LGBTQI+ people, people living with HIV and any those who may be curious and want to learn more, in particular women and girls with their cis and trans experiences.
What do we mean by Harm Reduction?
Harm reduction to us means reducing or navigating the risks for a bad situation. This can be broad, whether that be an overdose, encounters with the police, or feeling discriminated against or stigmatized. We want an accessible and flexible approach, to promote mental well-being, and to ensure a conducive environment for self-reflection.