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Disaster capitalism and the drug War: An evening with Antony Loewenstein

Disaster capitalism and the drug War: An evening with Antony Loewenstein

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
8 April 2018
An Evening with Antony Loewenstein 6.30 -7pm: Arrival 7pm till 8pm: Screening of Disaster Capitalism a film that exposes the people and corporations making a fortune from misery and those resisting it globally. 8pm 9pm: Q&A with Antony on the film and his new book on the 'war on drugs' which features the often silent voices against the brutal drug war and how human rights are abused when it continues indefinitely. 9pm -9.30pm: Book signing Antony will be in the North East conducting research for his latest book and will be collecting stories and accounts from communities most affected and the people who are actively creating innovative solutions and policy change. Recovering Justice are delighted to be hosting this one off event with Austrailan filmmaker, journalist and activist Antony Loewenstein He has written for the BBC, the Nation, Huffington Post and Haaretz, He is the author of My Israel Question, The Blogging Revolution and Profits of Doom: How Vulture Capitalism is Swallowing the World, He is the author of “Disaster Capitalism: Making A Killing Out Of Catastrophe” and writer/co-producer of the documentary, Disaster Capitalism. His website is here. Follow him on twitter @antloewenstein Tickets We are charging a ticket price only to cover costs. We have a pay it forward scheme: if you can afford buy an extra ticket for someone, and if you cannot afford a ticket contact us directly
International drug checking day

International drug checking day

Global
30 March 2018
An international day of awareness on the importance of drugs testing and other approaches to harm reduction.
2nd European ChemSex Forum

2nd European ChemSex Forum

Berlin, Germany
21 March 2018 - 23 March 2018
The Forum seeks to improve understanding and responses to problematic chemsex.
Panel: Drugs, the Law and Human Rights

Panel: Drugs, the Law and Human Rights

London, United Kingdom
19 March 2018
Current drug policy makes no sense. The war on drugs has been going for decades and has had a catastrophic impact on communities across the globe. One effect of current drug policies in the UK is the widespread use of modern slavery by the gangs who peddle drugs. We are organizing a panel event to discuss human trafficking and the other effects of current drug policy. We need a new attitude to drugs!
Harm Reduction Academy 2018

Harm Reduction Academy 2018

18 March 2018 - 12 July 2018
The Harm Reduction Academy 2017 is a 6 month course of which 3 weeks will be dedicated to field visits to Kyiv, Mombasa and Kuala Lumpur.
Child welfare: the unintended consequence of the War on Drugs

Child welfare: the unintended consequence of the War on Drugs

New York, United States
13 March 2018 - 9 March 2018
This panel will focus on the intersection of child welfare policy and drugs. From the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980s to the current opioid crisis to growing acceptance of marijuana use, race and socioeconomic status have shaped reactions to drug use and the consequences for parents and their children. Can child welfare policy be fair and nuanced enough to respond with an appropriate level of urgency and support in situations that range from casual recreational use to debilitating addiction? Moderated by Aarin Michelle Williams, Senior Staff Attorney at National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) Panelists include: Dinah Ortiz, Parent Advocate Supervisor at The Bronx Defender Services Kassandra Frederique, New York State Director at the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) Emma Ketteringham, Managing Attorney of the Family Defense Practice at The Bronx Defender Services Presented by the Center for New York City Affairs.
Public rally: Subs_Tanzen - Kundgebung

Public rally: Subs_Tanzen - Kundgebung

Vienna, Austria
10 March 2018
Supported by SSDP, INPUD, ENCOD and more, this rally will offer a platform to "celebrate, discuss, connect, think and dream" alternatives to the war on drugs.
Community overdose responses- 'Lessons from Canada'

Community overdose responses- 'Lessons from Canada'

Glasgow, Scotland
9 March 2018
The purpose of the event will be to look to expand on innovative methods preventing fatal overdose and other drug-related harms currently being employed in Scotland, and also learn from the work of colleagues in Canada.