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20th April 2009
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IHRA Launch First Annual Report
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At the Harm Reduction 2009 conference in Bangkok, IHRA has released its 2008 Annual Report. The report – which was launched at the IHRA Annual General Meeting on Monday 20th April – features commentary from Dr Mukta Sharma (the Chair of the Board of Directors) and Professor Gerry Stimson (the Executive Director) which review 2008. It also features a summary of IHRA’s programmes and activities – including the Global State of Harm Reduction publication and the Harm Reduction and Human Rights (HR2) programme. It also includes financial information and accounts for 2008.
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 Click here to view the IHRA 2008 Annual Report [PDF:1MB]
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6th April 2009
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Harm Reduction 2009: Final Programme and Abstracts Available
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The final programme for Harm Reduction 2009: IHRA’s 20th International Conference is now available to download from the conference website. The event takes place from 20th to 23rd April 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand, and the programme contains detailed information for over 60 conference sessions and over 200 speakers. The programme is full of engaging presentations, and covers our broadest ever range of topics at an IHRA event. We hope that there is a lot in the programme for all of our delegates to enjoy.
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Click here to view the final conference programme [PDF:790KB]
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To accompany the programme, visitors to the conference website can also access a searchable database of the accepted abstracts to help delegates prepare ahead of their visit to Bangkok.
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2nd April 2009
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Youth RISE Vacancy for International Network Coordinator
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Youth RISE – the international youth-led harm reduction network – currently has a vacancy for an International Coordinator. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a young person with a keen interest in harm reduction and experience of network building, partnership working and fundraising.
Youth RISE is a youth-driven initiative which is given core funding by IHRA. It was established in 2006 to work with young people from around the world to reduce drug-related harm, and overcome the barriers faced by young people when trying to access harm reduction services or advocate for harm reduction interventions at national, regional or international levels. Youth RISE aims to increase the engagement and social inclusion of young people in the policies and decisions that affect their lives, thereby both increasing the effectiveness of programmes and services, and the health outcomes of the children and youth involved.
In order to apply, please send the following information to info@youthrise.org before the closing date of April 15th 2009:
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- A cover letter
- A CV
- A paragraph explaining "What are the opportunities and challenges of a harm reduction approach for young people?"
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- A paragraph explaining "Why is youth harm reduction meaningful to you?"
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Click here for more information [PDF:84KB]
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