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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 18h

Last chance! Today is the final day to submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast. Your work, insights and stories can help shape the conversation at the conference. Whether you’re a person with lived experience, researcher, service provider, advocate or policymaker, we want to hear from you.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Anti-gender attacks are a health emergency for trans communities. At #AIDS2026, Pedro Ivo Oliveira, Health Officer at Global Action for Trans Equality, called for collective action to protect trans rights. Coordination, collectivity and community are key.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

HIV care has never been more advanced. But is everyone able to access it? Stigma, marginalisation and barriers to healthcare continue to stand in the way of health equity. At #AIDS2026, Alexandre Putti and João Netto shared key perspectives on what needs to change.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

US foreign aid cuts have put people who use drugs and other vulnerable populations at enormous risk. 🔗Read The Guardian's article by @whatsitlike.me featuring Ailish Brennan, Policy Analyst at HRI: www.theguardian.com/society/2026/ju… #investinjustice

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You asked. We listened. We have extended the abstract submission deadline for #HR27Belfast! Submit your abstract before Friday, 9 October. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How can human rights scrutiny shape drug policy advocacy, accountability and reform? Join us for a side event at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. 📅 29 Sept 🕐 12–1 PM CET 📍 Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🔎 Looking for human rights standards to strengthen your harm reduction advocacy? HRI’s Human Rights Standards Database brings together UN norms, principles and recommendations on drug policy and human rights. 👉 Explore the database: hri.global/un-human-rights-standard…

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🫰Supporting harm reduction means supporting trans equity. At #AIDS2026, Pedro Ivo Oliveira from Global Action for Trans Equality highlighted the urgent need for new, sustainable funding for these strategies.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

HIV care has changed dramatically. At #AIDS2026, Alexandre Putti and João Netto shared their experiences of these changes in HIV science and community. What has changed in your community?

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Whether you are presenting the findings of a major research study, sharing lessons from a grassroots project, challenging conventional thinking, or creating space for dialogue, we encourage you to submit your work. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We welcome submissions from across the full spectrum of harm reduction, including research, policy, advocacy, service delivery, community organising, lived and living experience, education, arts and culture, and innovative practice.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Around 80% of the HR27 programme will be selected through this open call for abstracts, making your submission central to the conversations that will take place in Belfast. Share your work! Submit your abstract before 30 September.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Calling academics: the abstract deadline is approaching for #HR27Belfast! Open to all methodologies and disciplines. Got early-stage work? Our Poster/Dialogue formats are made for it. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ What can the harm reduction movement do for the trans community? We asked Pedro Ivo Oliveira, Health Officer at GATE at #AIDS2026 in Brazil. Trans-led movements are resisting despite a lack of funding. But resistance alone isn’t sustainable.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We continued to advocate against rights abuses committed globally in the name of drug control, and promote the human rights of people who use drugs and their communities.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Harm Reduction International Conference 2025 in Bogotá was a catalyst for change, serving as a global platform for leadership, innovation and advocacy.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We continued to advocate against rights abuses committed globally in the name of drug control, and promote the human rights of people who use drugs and their communities.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Harm Reduction International Conference 2025 in Bogotá was a catalyst for change, serving as a global platform for leadership, innovation and advocacy.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Academics: Abstracts submission is open for at #HR27Belfast! All methodologies, all relevant disciplines welcome. Early-stage research? Poster/Dialogue formats fit. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Last month at #AIDS2026 we asked Alexandre Putti and João Netto about misconceptions around HIV. 📺 Stay tuned to watch the rest of this series of videos.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Think you need to be an academic to submit an abstract? Think again. 👀 #HR27 is coming to Belfast, and the harm reduction community wants to hear from you. Your knowledge and experience matter. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

25 years on. Still needed. Harm reduction initiatives must be accessible to all. #IOAD2026

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📝 Submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast. 🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Are you excited? Register for #HR27Belfast and take a step closer to an event packed with engaging and fruitful conversations! 👉https://conference.hri.global/register

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

⏱️You're on time to submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast. From oral presentations, to workshops and dialogue spaces, we're thrilled to hear from you! 🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 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. Learn more: leph2026.org/law-enforcement-drug-p…

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📝Do you want to present at #HR27Belfast? Submit your abstract before the 30th of September 2026. We're excited to exchange global knowledge at the conference! hr27.hri.global/programme/call-for-…

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌎Join SDF'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. Register here 👉https://sdf.org.uk/events/stopthedeaths-conference-2026/

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 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. 👉 hr27.hri.global/registration

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

HRI's Project Coordinator, Paulina Cortez, presented a poster at #AIDS2026. The poster shares data on harm reduction availability and coverage global trends. These services still need significant local funding and support to reach the people who need them.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The harm reduction movement can 👷rebuild, 💭rethink, and ✊rise. At #AIDS2026, 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.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 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. Today, at #AIDS2026 we share a message: People who use drugs must not be left behind in the HIV response.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

And if you're around the Global Village, swing by the content creation lounge between booths 108 and 109 to say hi to our Communications Lead, Suchitra Rajagopalan, who is there supporting IAS in making conference content more accessible. See you there!

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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". Poster 214 at 12:00-13:00.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're at #AIDS2026 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.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For every Harm Reduction International Conference, we need extraordinary local partners. For #HR27Belfast, our partner is Extern! We're excited to learn from their experience supporting people with dignity and justice across Northern Ireland.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Attending #AIDS2026? Don't miss our session: "Building Sustainability for Harm Reduction Under Threat" today at 1:45 PM in the Global Village. Hear from a panel of experts on how people are working to keep harm reduction reaching key populations amid a funding crisis. @iasociety.bsky.social

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you are attending the International AIDS Conference, we encourage you not to miss our session entitled "Building Sustainability for Harm Reduction Under Threat." 📆 Please join us on 27 July at 13:45 (Rio de Janeiro time).

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Belfast is ready to welcome our global harm reduction community. 💙 A city that has navigated conflict through dialogue and reconciliation, a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, reform, and self-determination. Join us at #HR27Belfast! 👉https://hr27.hri.global

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Mauritius’ investment in harm reduction programmes has halved HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs. By transitioning the approach to drug use from criminalisation to recognising it as a public health issue, sustained investment has been secured.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Stigma and discrimination marginalise #LGBTQ communities. Access to harm reduction services, mental health support and non-judgmental approaches save lives.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

#Chemsex is the intentional use of drugs to facilitate, prolong, or enhance sexual activity, often among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). During #PrideMonth, it is important to highlight the harm reduction responses to eliminate stigma and prevent infections.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Punitive drug policies do not keep our communities safe. They fuel stigma, violence, exclusion and preventable harm. On #SupportDontPunish Day, we mobilise for a future rooted in harm reduction, decriminalisation, dignity and rights. Learn more: supportdontpunish.org/join

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The UNODC has been the primary channel for the majority of narcotics control aid tracked in this report. International donors should stop using money from limited aid budgets for ‘narcotics control’ activities, and invest in health and human rights-based responses to drugs.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A new report by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC) and Harm Reduction International (HRI) reveals the scale of international aid funding for the war on drugs, focusing on funding in countries that retain the death penalty for drug-related offences.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

REGISTER NOW! tinyurl.com/AidingExecutions This webinar will explore the implications for international aid policy, accountability, and the role of multilateral actors in programmes linked to the death penalty for drug offences.

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In 2016, the Community-Oriented Substance Use Programme brought harm reduction services for people who use drugs in South Africa through a partnership between the City of Tshwane and the University of Pretoria. 🔗Learn more: investinjustice.net #investinjustice

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