International Harm Reduction Day

Celebrated each year on 7 May, International Harm Reduction Day aims to promote evidence based public health policy, practices and human rights.

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“VOICES OF CIVIL SOCIETY: BEYOND 2019”

26 Feb 2019 Vienna, Austria

The CSTF is a joint initiative of the New York and Vienna NGO Committees on Drugs. To support preparations for the 2019 Ministerial Segment, to be held at the 62nd Session of CND, Global Civil Society Hearings are being held in New York (20th February 2019) and Vienna (26th February 2019).

The death penalty for drug offences: Between abolition and populism

26 Feb 2019 Brussels, Belgium

This event will launch Harm Reduction International's latest report on this issue and discuss how abolishing the death penalty for drug offemnces could serve as an entry point for broader abolition efforts.

Responding to America’s Opioids Crisis

28 Feb 2019 1666 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC, 20009

Please join WOLA as we explore the scope of the U.S. overdose problem and the best mix of policies to address it, overseas and at home.