Mission Statement
Youth RISE works to amplify, maximise, and centre priorities of young people who use drugs and young people affected by drug policies. We advocate and support full-spectrum harm reduction at local, regional and international levels through coalition building, advocacy, and evidence gathering.
Our Team
Ruby Lawlor
Executive Director
Carolina Ahumada
Deputy Director & 4Youth Consortium Project Manager
Marialba Quesada
Latin America & Caribbean Communications & Advocacy Officer
Rebeca Calzada
Project Manager Harm Reduction Consortium
Manuela Memi
Project Manager Erasmus+
Humberto Rotondo
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Alan Bevan
Finance Officer
Julius Nyanda
International Working Group Member
André Gomes
International Working Group Member
Sandeep Shahi
International Working Group Member
Sara Monsalvo
International Working Group Member
Kasparas Vasiliauskas
International Working Group Member
Maqbool Balouch
International Working Group Member
Beatrix Vas
International Working Group Member
Omran Gharib
International Working Group Member
Amine Gahfez
International Working Group Member
Alex Betsos
International Working Group Member
Rebeca Marques Rocha
International Communications & Advocacy Officer
João Barbosa
International Working Group Member
Isaac Olushola
Global Fund Project Manager
Dinah Kate Macmillan
International Working Group Member
Pinky Andrieansyah
International Working Group Member
Paula Daniela Jaimes Rico
International Working Group Member
Judit Rayman
International Working Group Member
Ana Ubiliva
International Working Group Member
Maéva Briffaud
International Working Group Member
Marta Cruz
International Working Group Member
Tobias Niblock
International Working Group Member
Marie Schneider
International Working Group Member
Iva Tomevska
International Working Group Member
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Research Working Group: Young People Who use Opioids and Young…
Youth RISE is recruiting between 4 to 8 members to join a dynamic Working Group to produce an evidence-based resource that addresses the specific needs of Young People Who Use…
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Hear the Pioneers: Eliza’s Insights on Drug Policy and Harm…
Written by Rebeca Marques Rocha In the heart of the bustling Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March 2023, a conversation unfolded, revealing the invaluable experiences of Eliza Kurcevic, a dedicated…
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COLLECTIVE CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT: The international community must act on…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 (Geneva, Switzerland) — In a historical report launched today, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced the failure of punitive drug policies and the global…
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Unveiling the Future of HIV Science: Revelations and Reflections from…
Written by Isaac Olushola | Project Manager Global Fund The 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science, IAS 2023, concluded in Brisbane, marking a significant stride in collaborative efforts to combat…
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