Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network - (DHRAN)

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at promoting humane enforcement and informing the work of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The engagement strengthened institutional ties and reinforced DHRAN’s role as a technical partner advancing evidence-based, rights-centered drug policy reforms in Nigeria. (/5/5)

Beyond the main session, DHRAN held a strategic discussion with the Senior Legal Adviser to the NHRC Executive Secretary, focusing on structured collaboration. A key outcome was the exploration of a clear threshold framework to distinguish drug use from trafficking, aimed...(4/5)

On Monday, the Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network participated in a national stakeholders’ engagement on access to justice convened by the @NhrcNigeria in collaboration with @NACANigeria (1/5)

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The engagement strengthened DHRAN’s visibility within legislative spaces and opened dialogue with lawmakers on harm reduction, treatment, and humane drug policy reform in Nigeria. (3/3)

DHRAN used the platform to submit a memorandum calling for a shift from punitive drug laws to public health and human rights-based responses, highlighting the failure of criminalization and its links to arrests, stigma, and poor access to healthcare. (2/3)

DHRAN participated in a public hearing convened by the Ad Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives (@HouseNGR) on Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs, held this month at the @nassnigeria. (1/3)

drug policy and public health. Thank you, @NhrcNigeria, for the recognition. Together, we remain committed to dignity, access, and justice for all. (3/3)

The award which was presented by Executive Secretary of NHRC Dr. Tony Ojuckwu to the Network affirms the power of community-led advocacy, strategic partnerships, and lived-experience leadership in shaping inclusive, rights-respecting responses to... (2/3)

We are proud to announce that DHRAN has been recognized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for our partnership, collaboration, and continued support in advancing human rights–based harm reduction in Nigeria. (1/3)

The forum celebrated three decades of impact and reaffirmed a shared commitment to dignity, justice, and human rights for all. (4/4) #NHRC30 #HumanRights #HarmReduction #Nigeria #DHRAN

rights-based approaches to justice. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, commended civil society organisations for their sustained collaboration in strengthening human rights protection across the country. (3/4)

December 8, 2025, marked a milestone at the 2025 Civil Society and Human Rights Defender Forum and Human Rights Expo in Abuja. Organised by the @NhrcNigeria with support from the @EUinNigeria, @EVA_Nigeria , DHRAN, @daphohealthcare, and... (1/4)

On this Human Rights Day, we echo the truth: human rights are not optional; they are everyday essentials. Every person, no matter their history, deserves safety, dignity, and access to care. #HRD2025 #DHRAN #Nigeria @NhrcNigeria @UN

The findings will inform forthcoming advocacy and program planning as DHRAN works to advance stable and effective support for harm reduction in Nigeria. #DHRAN #Nigeria #HarmReduction (6/6)

The conference provided a constructive forum for engagement with government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners. (5/6)

Last month, DHRAN took part in the We Are People Conference 2025 at the National Merit House in Abuja, where more than 2,000 participants convened to review the rights and circumstances of marginalized young people. (1/6)