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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 19d

GATE, INPUD, MPACT & NSWP, in collaboration with GBGMC, are inviting key population & #community-led organisations to a webinar about Community Lessons from Global Fund Processes and Steps Forward to Grant Cycle 8.

🕰️ 1 October 2025 at 15:00 CEST/CAT

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 20d

INPUD will continue engaging in the Human Rights Council. To follow the HRC60, you can visit their official website: www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...

OHCHR | 60th session of the Human Rights Council (8 September - 8 October 2025)

www.ohchr.org

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 20d

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 20d

Aditia Taslim, our Advocacy Lead, delivered pre-recorded oral interventions in two Agenda Items at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council: on the impact of #ClimateChange on #HumanRights and on the panel discussion on economic, social and cultural rights.

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 20d

For #IDUD2025, we’re offering 10 small #grants ($500 each) to drug user-led networks across all INPUD regions (incl. INWUD).

💡 Got an idea? We want to hear it!

✨ Theme: We Are Here! We Are Proud! Unshaken, Unbroken and Loud

Read the concept note 👉 bit.ly/4614e1n

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 21d

At #HRC60 in Geneva, INPUD’s Advocacy Lead Aditia Taslim will speak (via video) at a side event on implementing the International Guidelines on #HumanRights & Drug Policy.

🗓 18 Sept
⏰ 14:00–15:00
📍Palais des Nations

More info: humanrights-drugpolicy.org

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 25d

INPUD has recently conducted a successful #BoardMeeting in #Nairobi.

New Board Leadership has been elected:

Ernesto Cortés (LANPUD), Chair
Vielta Parhomenko (ENPUD), Vice Chair
Hasan Taraif (MENANPUD), Treasurer

We also have a new member of the Board: Rita Gatonye (INWUD).

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Sep 5

As one big family driven by hope, Lace Boot Initiative for Women who Use Drugs (LaBWWUD) remains committed to overdose awareness.

Check out some photos from the International Drug Overdose Awareness Day that LaBWWUD organised in Zimbabwe.

#IOAD2025 #OverdosePrevention

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Sep 4

At today's webinar, INPUD’s Board Member Ernesto Cortes will speak about leveraging data from the #WorldDrugReport to strengthen civil society submissions to UN #HumanRights treaty bodies.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/68f3a3...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Louise Vincent, INPUD’s Interim Chair, a long-time Board Member, a respected friend, and a true peer leader in our global movement.

Read more: inpud.net/with-deepest...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Sep 3

Apply here: forms.gle/dKuCU3AgzX24...

International Drug Users Day 2025

The International Drug Users Day marked an important milestone in the drug user’s rights movement, as the International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD) was first conceived in 2005 during the B...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨 Call for proposals! 🚨

We’re giving out 10 small grants ($500 each) to drug user-led networks to support #community-led celebrations for #IDUD2025.

Theme: We Are Here! We Are Proud! Unshaken, Unbroken and Loud

Read the concept note: bit.ly/4614e1n

👉 Apply now: bit.ly/47pkJa1

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Aug 19

INPUD was proud to join the #GCDP annual plenary in London—now featured in their latest monthly digest.

Community voices, incl. our ED Anton Basenko, stood alongside ex-presidents, UN reps + partners like Release + Transform to push #DrugPolicy reform forward.

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢 Don’t miss it:
#Sustainability at the Edge — a webinar on the harm reduction funding crisis

🗓 7 August 2025
🕒 3PM CET | 🌐 Online
🎧 FR, RU, SPA interpretation

🔗 Register for the webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#HarmReduction #HIV #NoFixWithoutUs

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Aug 1

📢 Webinar: #Sustainability at the Edge

Global health cuts are hitting #HarmReduction hard. What’s at stake for people who use drugs?

🗓 7 Aug 2025 | 🕒 3–4:30 PM CET
🌍 Online | Interpretation in FR, RU & SPA

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 28

📢 Webinar: #Sustainability at the Edge
The impact of global health cuts on people who use #drugs

🗓 7 August 2025
🕒 3-4:30 PM CET
🌍 Online (with simultaneous interpretation in French, Russian & Spanish)

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 28

Back in Aus after spending an inspirational week in Dar es Salaam with friends from TaNPUD and Médecins du Monde (MdM) for the CUTTS #HepC Project. Working to deliver positive change & save lives through harm reduction.

@mdmfrance.bsky.social @unitaid.bsky.social @who.int

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 25

Just finishing 3 days of community researcher training at TaNPUD for the Unitaid-funded CUTTS #HepC LDSS/N Study. INPUD, TaNPUD, MdM & Burnet collaboration to improve health & rights of people who use #drugs in Tanzania.

@mdmfrance.bsky.social @unitaid.bsky.social @who.int

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 24

Supported by the Love Alliance, INPUD teamed up with Lace Boot Initiative for Women Who Use Drugs (LaBWWUD) to develop a #ShadowReport to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) Concluding Observations Report on #Zimbabwe.

@aidsfonds.bsky.social

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 22

Great to be back in Dar es Salaam working with friends at TaNPUD for the second round of Community Researcher Training for the CUTTS #HepC Project, #LDSS/N, Values & Preferences Study.

@who.int @mdmfrance.bsky.social @unitaid.bsky.social @burnetinstitute.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 21

In English, with translation available in French, Russian & Portuguese

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 21

🕯️ Today, join AfricaNPUD & INPUD for a global webinar to mark #DrugUserRemembranceDay.

We’ll honour those lost to #stigma and violence — and fight for the living.

📅 21 July at 5PM Nairobi time zone
🌐 Online — accessible worldwide

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jul 16

On 30 June, Anton Basenko spoke at #GCDP in London alongside ex-presidents + drug policy changemakers.

Anton also met our partners at Release and IPPF, built new collabs, and closed it all with hugs + reflection with the UK #INPUD team.

This is how we build change — together.✊

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jun 26

We asked: what’s the impact of US foreign aid cuts on #peoplewhousedrugs?

Short answer: it’s devastating.

Our rapid assessment exposes the scale of the damage.

If you care about #harmreduction, you need to read this and share it widely: bit.ly/4m0edLJ

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Jun 25

The development of the Position Paper is funded by the Global Fund.

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