Harm Reduction International

Harm Reduction International We envision a world where drug policies uphold dignity, health & rights.

Harm Reduction International is a leading NGO dedicated to reducing the negative health, social and legal impacts of drug use and drug policy. We promote the rights of people who use drugs and their communities through research and advocacy to help achieve a world where drug policies and laws contribute to healthier, safer societies. The organisation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with t

he Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We work to ensure that lifesaving harm reduction interventions are adequately funded; to monitor gaps and progress globally in the availability of health and social services for people who use drugs; and, to ensure nobody’s rights are violated in the name of drug control. This work comes together at our biennial international conference, which is the main global forum for the exchange of information and best practice at the intersection of human rights, drug policy and harm reduction.

21/08/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Raditya of Rumah Cemara in Indonesia. This loss is deeply painful for the wider community of activists working towards harm reduction, HIV and human rights in Indonesia and around the world. We have lost a colleague and a friend.

His work and leadership were held up as an inspiration and guide to communities across the region and beyond. We were honoured to work with him on many occasions.

His leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of people who use drugs and people living with HIV left a lasting mark on our shared work and on all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to Raditya's family, friends, and the entire Rumah Cemara team during this difficult time.

The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association is organising a Law Enforcement, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction...
14/08/2026

The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association is organising a Law Enforcement, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Workshop, running 4 to 5 September 2026 in Leeds, UK, as a satellite event of LEPH2026.

This workshop will bring together police, policymakers and public health leaders from around the world to discuss: how do we move from a criminal justice response to drug use toward an approach grounded in public health, that reduces harm and opens real routes to health, welfare, support and recovery?

Learn more: https://leph2026.org/law-enforcement-drug-policy-and-harm-reduction-workshop/

🌎Join Scottish Drugs Forum's Stop the Deaths Conference from 26th to 27th August 2026!The conference will bring together...
03/08/2026

🌎Join Scottish Drugs Forum's Stop the Deaths Conference from 26th to 27th August 2026!

The conference will bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, service providers, and health and social care professionals. Together, we will explore democratic policy development, service improvement and harm reduction practices.

👋If you stop by, say hello to the HRI members who will be attending too.

https://sdf.org.uk/events/stopthedeaths-conference-2026/

The wait is over! 🎉Join us in Belfast next May for another transformative global harm reduction gathering. Book now to s...
31/07/2026

The wait is over! 🎉

Join us in Belfast next May for another transformative global harm reduction gathering.

Book now to secure your place at the early bird rate. 👉 https://hr27.hri.global/registration/

31/07/2026

HRI's Project Coordinator, Paulina Cortez, presented a poster at in Rio de Janeiro. The poster shares data on harm reduction availability and coverage global trends.

One of the key takeaways is that these services still need significant local funding and support to reach the people who need them.

What do you think is most important for harm reduction to reach the communities who need it the most?

30/07/2026

The harm reduction movement can 👷rebuild, 💭rethink, and ✊rise. At , we are engaging in discussions on how to enhance the accessibility of harm reduction and health services for people who use drugs, thereby preventing HIV transmission.

Funding cuts may pose challenges to our efforts, but we remain committed to overcoming these obstacles together.

29/07/2026

Punitive drug laws have a significant impact on the transmission of HIV. Criminalisation, stigma and discrimination block access to life-saving services.

Latin America is central to both the HIV and drug policy conversations. The region has seen sharp rises in female imprisonment for drug offences, disproportionate criminalisation of marginalised communities, and significant HIV exposure driven by punitive drug laws.

Today, at we share a message: People who use drugs must not be left behind in the HIV response.

We're at in Rio de Janeiro!Yesterday, our Policy Analyst, Ailish Brenan led a session on the sustainability of harm re...
28/07/2026

We're at in Rio de Janeiro!

Yesterday, our Policy Analyst, Ailish Brenan led a session on the sustainability of harm reduction and today she presented a poster based on our Divest/Invest campaign.

If you're at the conference tomorrow, come learn from our Project Coordinator, Paulina Cortez, presenting "Global trends in harm reduction availability and coverage as a structural indicator of HIV prevention access for people who inject drugs" tomorrow. Poster 214 at 12:00-13:00 on Wednesday, 29 July.

And if you're around the Global Village, swing by the content creation hub (between booths 108 and 109) to say hi to our Communications Lead, Suchitra Rajagopalan, who is there supporting the International AIDS Society in making conference content more accessible via their cohort of HIV prevention ambassadors.

See you there!

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