Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform

The Caucus brings together people and organizations that advocate for changing of drug laws and policies in Kenya.

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

The meeting is aimed at bringing parliamentarians, stakeholders, and experts in the drug space to discuss priority areas on accessibility of harm reduction services vide the Harm Reduct Bill 2023

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

Today our project coordinator @keleleralph is participating in a ‘parliamentarians consultative forum on harm reduction’ @nsdcc_kenya @NACADAKenya

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

Join our Project Coordinator @Keleleralph at #AIDS2024 poster exhibition centre track F board 694 as he illustrates how the Caucus was able to bring together communities and other stakeholders to decriminalize provision of harm reduction services in Kenya

[International Network of People who Use Drugs @INPUD]

So here’s a list of you want to gift us something for International Drug Users Memorial Day we would value & treasure…
WANTED: For all of our community members, worldwide, to wipe away the “avoidable”, the “preventable”, the “stoppable”… @RobertCarrFund @unaids @GlobalFund

[International Network of People who Use Drugs @INPUD]

Our fabulous Advocacy Officer Aditia Taslim is standing in for Judy as co-facilitator for the Opioid Agonist Treatment Workshp & it’s a full house! Don’t worry, Judy is ok; it’s just the way we support each other at INPUD to get thru our massive agenda. Such an amazing team.

[Timothy Wafula @wanameme]

Joined @ITPCglobal in 10-years of community-led approach to address patent barriers on #accesstomeds

What do we learn from Covid pandemic? #betrayal #nationalism #inequality

FIX recurring IP barriers given that in face of pandemics, low income countries face their full impact.

[IAC - the International AIDS Conference @AIDS_conference]

“We are not going to end AIDS until we stop the criminalization of people who take drugs.” - Former New Zealand Prime Minister @HelenClarkNZ 🇳🇿 #AIDS2024

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

Why are we still at 6% Coverage when we all know harm reduction reduces HIV and Hepatitis infections? #AIDS2024

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

3. Share strategies led by organizations of the global majority
4. Explore ways to centre voices of communities directly impacted in the global drug policy debate @IlexAJ @OpenSociety #peoplesconvening2023

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

The 4 day meeting is aimed at:
1. Exploring ways activists organizations of the Global Majority can contribute to the drug policy debate
2. Offer spaces for collaboration and connection between organizations led by directly impacted groups

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

This week @keleleralph will be participating in the peoples alliance convening organized by @IlexAJ and @OpenSociety #peoplesalliance2023 @Mabuor @KuzaTrust

[Karanja Wangui @toonhood]

Drug related offences most focuses on the poor. A marijuana smoker in kibera will get arrested compared to one in kileleshwa- Kelele Ralph, @VACALKenya @bernice_apondi @HRInews @ejaf @keleleralph @OnCaucus @SDPcampaign @Release_drugs @EstherPassaris #HarmReductionBill2023

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

NEXT WEEK: Join us for the launch of our new report, which looks at how wealthy governments are using international aid to influence drug policies in low- and middle-income countries. #investinjustice

Register now at https://t.co/Jtk5J5T4Yf

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

A very happy birthday to our project coordinator, Ted Wandera.

[Elton John AIDS Foundation @ejaf]

💚@ejaf stands in solidarity with the worldwide movement: #SupportDontPunish. Stand with us & urge governments to take action against punitive drug policies that perpetuate discrimination faced by people who use drug.

Together, we can build a more inclusive society. @SDPcampaign

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

In order to break barriers that hinder access to harm reduction interventions by people who use drugs, there is need for development of people centered policies and practices.
#SupportDontPunish

@SDPcampaign @IDPCnet @OpenSociety @OpenSocietyAfr

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

He reiterated the importance of the training in enabling persons who use drugs to organize and form a formidable force that will enable them to effectively advocate for drug policy reforms.

[Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform @OnCaucus]

Our Project Coordinator Ted Wandera giving remarks during the ODSS training organized by @kwanpud for persons who use drugs.

[NextGen Lawyers Kenya @NextgenlawyersK]

Very interesting conversations by the Mombasa County Governor @A_S_Nassir.