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Calls for Papers: International Yearbook on Human Rights and Drug Policy
16 August 2010
The International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy is calling for papers for the first Volume of The International Yearbook on Human Rights and Drug Policy, the first and only peer-reviewed… Read more
Urban Drug Policies in the Globalised World Conference, Prague
16 August 2010
Urban Drug Policies in the Globalised World are holding a conference in Prague from 30th September – 2nd October 2010. The programme of the conference "Urban Drug Policies in the Globalised World"… Read more
Abstract Submission System and Registration for HR:2011 Now Open
01 August 2010
The abstract submission system for ‘Harm Reduction 2011’ is now open – and will close on November 5th 2010. All delegates who wish to present at the conference – either orally or with a poster – are… Read more
IHRA Appoints New Executive Director
27 July 2010
The Board of Directors of the International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Lines as IHRA’s new Executive Director. Read more
Women and drug policies in Eurasia: New report by the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network
16 July 2010
“Women and drug policies in Eurasia” is essential reading, launched today by the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network. The short report provides an overview of a range of drug policies and issues related… Read more
IHRA releases 2007 - 2009 programme evaluation report
14 July 2010
In the summer of 2009, an independent evaluation was initiated to assess the outcomes and impacts of key areas of the work of the International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA). The evaluation was… Read more
Three Former Latin American Presidents Sign Vienna Declaration, Join Global Call to Action for Science-Based Drug Policy Reform
13 July 2010
Former presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso (Brazil), Ernesto Zedillo (México) and César Gaviria (Colombia) today announced their endorsement of the Vienna Declaration, the official declaration of… Read more
The International Harm Reduction Association Gets a Make-Over!
01 July 2010
On the first of July IHRA unveiled its new look by launching the new IHRA website. The new logo which encompasses red, grey and black will be visible on all new reports and briefings and various. We… Read more
IHRA launches 'Complicity or Abolition? The Death Penalty and International Support for Drug Enforcement'
21 June 2010
Released in June 2010 – Complicity or Abolition? The Death Penalty and International Support for Drug Enforcement – exposes the links between the carrying out of executions and the financial… Read more
Safer Nightlife Comes into Effect in Copenhagen
17 June 2010
Fifteen bars, and clubs in Copenhagen are making an effort to live up to certain health, safety and security criteria in a bid to encourage safer drinking and improve the quality if nightlife for… Read more