Past Events

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Substance use and recessions: insights from economic analyses of alcohol and how drug use differs

London, United Kingdom

18 October 2011

The lecture will provide the audience with an understanding of how the general economy impacts on drug markets (both supply and demand) using simple economic principles and the extent to which we see these economic mechanisms dominate, or get dominated by other social and psychological mechanisms.

Training on regional and international human rights mechanisms for civil society actors in Africa

To be confirmed

16 October 2011 - 20 October 2011

The main objective of the training programme is to build the capacity of representatives of African human rights NGOs with knowledge and skills to effectively use the African human rights and international system in their work towards human rights promotion and protection on the continent.

1st European Harm Reduction Meeting

Marseille, France

5 October 2011 - 6 October 2011

The European Harm Reduction Network, which was recently formed by 10 organisations with a shared interest in advocating for harm reduction in Europe, will be hosting its first meeting, which will consist of plenary sessions and capacity-building workshops.

Contemporary Drug Problems 2011 Conference - Beyond The Buzzword: Problematising 'Drugs'

Prato, Italy

2 October 2011 - 4 October 2011

This conference will bring together leading international researchers in drug use and addiction studies from a range of research disciplines and methods – both qualitative and quantitative.

Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and public health - 'Plotting a new course'

Manchester, United Kingdom

20 September 2011 - 21 September 2011

This two day event is designed to provide the opportunity for participants to explore the issues and opportunities facing services and service users through a mixture of discussionand debate; informative and thought provoking presenters;the best treatment and specialist support; training 'tasters'; demonstrations of products and interventions.

2nd Conference on Harm Reduction in Mauritius: Towards a client-centred approach

Port-Louis, Mauritius

19 September 2011 - 21 September 2011

The objective of the conference is to bring together different actors involved in Harm Reduction to exchange ideas and discuss strategies for improving the quality of services delivered in the National Response towards Opiate Abuse and Harm Reduction in Mauritius.

Global Commission on HIV and the Law seeks submissions from High Income Countries

Oakland, United States

15 September 2011 - 16 September 2011

In addition to giving voice to high income countries perspectives on issues of HIV and the law, the dialogue aims to contribute to efforts for creating enabling legal environments which support effective HIV responses. The deadline for submissions is 7 August.

Awareness workshop on Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Ruby Hall, Safi Landmark Hotel, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

13 September 2011

In order to increase understanding, support and advocacy for OST among all relevant stakeholders, the Afghan Ministry of Public Health will organise a one day awareness workshop on Opioid Substitution Therapy on September 14th 2011 in Kabul.

3rd Latin American Conference and 1st Mexican Conference on Drug Policy

Mexico City, Mexico

12 September 2011 - 13 September 2011

This year, experts, activists and policy makers from Latin America will gather in Mexico to favour an informed debate on drug policy and generate a regional exchange of experience with the purpose of updating drug policy in the region.

Youth reforming drug policy

Mexico City, Mexique

10 September 2011 - 19 September 2011

In the framework of the III Latin American and I Mexican Drug Policy Conference, young people will organise a series of activities for other young people.

26th IUSTI - Europe Congress 2011 on STIs and HIV/AIDS

Riga, Latvia

7 September 2011 - 9 September 2011

The conference will be a good opportunity to share the newest scientific information and experience on the current achievements and challenges that need to be addressed in the area of STIs and HIV/AIDS.

ICAAP 2011 - Symposium: "Getting to zero: prevention of HIV among men and women who inject drugs in Asia is achievable by 2015"

Bexco, Busan, Republic of Korea

27 August 2011

This Symposium aims to review and discuss priority actions for intensification of scale-up of recommended interventions to optimal levels in the priority countries and way forward for operationalisation of the global and regional strategies in Asia.