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

At #INHSU2025, we’re making one thing clear: #PeopleWhoUseDrugs aren’t invisible.

We’re experts, leaders & essential partners in global health and #HumanRights. 💪

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

A milestone for community research!

Yesterday at #INHSU2025, CUTTS #HepatitisC Project teams in Armenia & Georgia presented focus group data & key insights from the LDSS/N Values & Preferences Study for the first time.

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks to everyone who joined “Surviving & Thriving in a Crisis” today — an inspiring #INHSU2025 session facilitated by Angela McBride & Annie Madden with #CAB voices from 9 countries.

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 11h

💖 When #WomenWhoUseDrugs get the space and support to lead, movements grow stronger.

Explore the learnings from the #JudeByrneAward: inpud.net/jude-byrne-a...

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 12h

Funding cuts hit hardest where services save lives.

At #INHSU2025, Anton Basenko joins Navigating the Challenges of US #FundingCuts to share the peer perspective.

🗓 16 Oct | 14:00–15:30 | The Verve

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 14h

Civil society space keeps shrinking, but our connections keep growing.

#Solidarity isn’t a slogan — it’s how we survive, build power and protect our #communities. 💪

#INHSU2025

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 15h

Community advisory boards = real leadership.

Anton Basenko joins a panel at #INHSU2025 on how peer-led advisory boards drive real #HarmReduction in hard times.

🗓 16 Oct | 11:15–12:15 | Hall A

#CAB

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

Today at #INHSU2025, our Exec Director Anton Basenko will join the panel “Worker Wellness During Times of Crisis”.

🗓 Wednesday, 15 Oct
⏰ 16:00–17:30
📍 Discussion Space

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 2d

Today at Community Day at #INHSU2025, we celebrated four incredible winners of the Jude Byrne Emerging Female Leader Award.

These women are shaping the global drug user movement with their courage, vision and leadership. Their voices, stories and advocacy inspire us all 💜

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 2d

Peer-led, community-driven and unforgettable. Today’s Community Day at #INHSU2025 is showing the strength of our global networks.

#PeopleWhoUseDrugs #CommunityDay

International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 27d

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 · 28d

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 · 28d

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

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 · 28d

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 · 29d

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 · Sep 13

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...