The 18th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI), Asia Pacific Conference is an event not to be missed by all those working in the field of STI, HIV and sexual health.
IDHDP will be hosting a session where policies on treating stimulant use, particularly crack cocaine, will feature along with what new thinking needs to take place to stem the terrible violence taking place in South American producer and transit countries.
The conference will feature an exciting programme of international and national speakers, focusing on new treatments, prevention and policy in the areas of drug and alcohol research.
Ruth Dreifuss, a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, will present the approach to drugs policy implemented in Switzerland based on public health rather than criminalisation.
International Drug Users' Day is the one day of the year where people who use drugs can celebrate the strength and diversity of our community, our solidarity and our empowerment.