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“Rather than holding Saudi Arabia accountable for extreme violations, the international community remains silent & even rewarded the kingdom with the 2034 World Cup.” Global executions for drug convictions up 32%: new @HRInews report. By @matthabusby: filtermag.org/saudi-arabia-e…

Read the latest article from @aidspan examining the sustainability of opioid agonist therapy programmes in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It considers key challenges and calls for technical support, policy reform and strategic investment. s.mtrbio.com/muggcgtphw

We remember Ernest Drucker and Ulrich Kohler, two heroes of harm reduction who passed away this week. Ernie Drucker was a founder of the International Harm Reduction Association and founding Editor in Chief of Harm Reduction Journal.

We envision a world in which drug policies uphold dignity, health and rights.  This #HumanRightsDay, we launch our Human Rights Standards Database where you can find documents containing human rights standards from the UN. hri.global/un-human-right…

It’s a changing world. To understand the shift in direction for UNAIDS funding, find out what the sustainability response means for PWUD. INPUD’s webinar 28 Nov will give you essential info to empower you. The time is now. Trouble registering? Email gayanearustamyan@inpud.net

"People who use drugs are full citizens with the right to establish a dialogue around their needs, their expectations and the decision making around them." - Laura Gil, Ambassador, Republic of Colombia hri.global/publications/t…

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 108 countries support harm reduction in their policies 93 have needle and syringe programmes 94 offer opioid agonist therapy 18 have drug consumption rooms 34 have 'Take Home Naloxone' hri.global/flagship-resea… @HRInews #harmreduction

On 10/29 at 9AM ET, our ED, @samrivera1111, will appear on @HRInews's online launch of the Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 report. In this event, #harmreduction experts worldwide will share the latest developments in the field. Learn more. tinyurl.com/globalstate2024 #GSHR24

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 is here! It is the most comprehensive global mapping of #harmreduction responses to drug use. hri.global/flagship-resea…

Awesome work by my colleagues at @HRInews. So proud!

We need to provide mental health support without framing drug use as a disorder. People use drugs for many reasons, including pleasure and coping. Let's embrace this complexity and advocate for evidence-based discussions about drug use and mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay

.@samrivera1111 @_OnPointNYC will be joining us for the launch of the Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 report! Register now to hear from him and other experts about the latest developments in harm reduction from around the world tinyurl.com/globalstate2024

We delivered a statement to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention at the UN Human Rights Council last week urging states to reform drug laws. We highlighted the ways in which the death penalty for drugs violates human rights. #HRC57. Read it here: hri.global/publications/j…

Cooee! Time to get those abstracts in!

We work with partners around the world who are working in incredibly hostile and precarious environments. Our thoughts are with our colleagues @mena_hra @Skoun_org in Lebanon right now, who are facing constant danger as Israel carries out airstrikes on the capital city of Beirut.

Harm reduction heroes deserve recognition! Nominate your favourite harm reductionists for an award at #hr25bogotá! Nominate before 31 October at hr25.hri.global/awards/

Harm reduction strategies are cost-effective and prevent HIV among people who inject drugs; however, harm reduction is only getting 6% of the funding it needs. Learn more about the harm reduction funding crisis in low-and-middle income countries here 👇 aidspan.org/the-cost-of-co…

Fund #harmreduction.

📢 Deadline Extended! You now have until 23 September 2024 to submit your case studies on community leadership in the HIV response. Share your stories and insights to help shape the 2024 NGO Delegation Report.