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WHRIN continues to advocate for feminist, inclusive, and community-led harm reduction that centres women and gender-diverse people as experts of their own experiences.

Our message at WHRIN is simple: when communities lead and when our language reflects inclusion and humanity, harm reduction becomes not only effective but truly transformative.”

Yet, through community-led initiatives like shelters, mobile outreach, and peer support, women continue to show extraordinary resilience.

it’s a reflection of respect, relevance, and equality. In my reflection from Ukraine and the EECA region, I shared how women who use drugs face two wars: the war on drugs and the armed conflict.

“I spoke on behalf of WHRIN about why language and inclusivity matter in harm reduction. The words we use shape policies, practices, and people’s lives. Inclusive language, such as saying parents instead of mothers, or breastfeeding or chestfeeding, isn’t just semantics;

Representing WHRIN and our Strategic Advisory Body, Vielta Parkhomenko highlighted why inclusive language and community leadership matter.