Cat Cook

Sustainable Financing Lead @HRInews

[Filter | harm reduction journalism @Filtermag_org]

“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:
https://t.co/qXg6xNDzbJ

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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.

https://t.co/HPFbrTm6dF

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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.

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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. https://t.co/ijKVvHAi9f

[International Network of People who Use Drugs @INPUD]

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 [email protected]

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

"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
https://t.co/fkwBLqATAY

[@harmreductionuk.bsky.social @HarmReductionUK]

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'

https://t.co/briHpUM7bA

@HRInews #harmreduction

[OnPoint NYC @_OnPointNYC]

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. https://t.co/ailuAUxPVj #GSHR24

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 is here! It is the most comprehensive global mapping of #harmreduction responses to drug use. https://t.co/WDFstfSJDH

[Maddie O'Hare @MaddieOHare]

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

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

.@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 https://t.co/ciFBy9SsnX

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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:

https://t.co/CxgH53dk0B

[Maddie O'Hare @MaddieOHare]

Cooee! Time to get those abstracts in!

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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 International @HRInews]

Harm reduction heroes deserve recognition! Nominate your favourite harm reductionists for an award at #hr25bogotá! Nominate before 31 October at https://t.co/vnBaF90ccC

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

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 👇
https://t.co/8tTaHTppT6

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

Fund #harmreduction.

[NGO DELEGATION TO THE UNAIDS PCB @ngopcb]

📢 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.