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From Coercion to Care: Listen to Youth Who Use Drugs
Tuesday 27th June. Our Executive Director, Ruby Lawlor, was invited by the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC) in Singapore to give a presentation about Youth RISE and young people who use drugs (YPWUD) as part of their Support Don’t Punish Webinar Series ‘From Coercion to Care’. This webinar was titled ‘Listen to Youth Who Use Drugs’…
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From Crisis to Compassion: Scotland’s Pledge for an Evidence-Based Drug Policy Reform in the UK
In a remarkably progressive tone, the Scottish Government recognises the failure of the ongoing UK Drug Strategy and stresses the need to move towards the legalisation and regulation of all drugs. On July 7th, the Scottish Government published the report “A Caring, Compassionate, and Human Rights Informed Drug Policy for Scotland”. The document presents a…
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Call for consultancy – Workshop on Fundraising Strategies and Development of a Financial Sustainability Strategy for Youth RISE
Youth RISE requires a consultant to conduct a workshop on creative fundraising strategies, providing an overview of the different sources of sustainable funding available in particular for harm reduction/community based/youth-led organizations in general. Background: Youth RISE is a network of young people from around the world working in harm reduction and drug policy reform advocacy.…
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Colombia and cannabis: A historical debate that redefines the future
Written by Paula Daniela Jaimes Rico, Maria Camila Bayona Villamil, Estefany Katterin Moreno Cuspian In Colombia, the recreational consumption of cannabis for adults was about to become law. It was the first time in history that we were so close to regulation. However, it is still a topic that generates a lot of rejection thanks…
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Call for applications: Consultancy for YouthRISE’s Multimedia Content Creation Workshop
Youth RISE looks for a consultant to conduct a multimedia content creation workshop to equip our International Working Group members and partners. Background: Youth RISE is a network of young people from around the world working in harm reduction and drug policy reform advocacy. Youth RISE mobilizes youth to be engaged in Full Spectrum Harm…
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Is Brazil’s ‘Anti-Cocaine’ Vaccine a Solution or Social Control?
Written by André Gomes (Talking Drugs) and Rebeca Marques Rocha (Youth RISE) The recent announcement of additional funding for an “anti-cocaine” vaccine has raised concern across Brazilian harm reduction organisations. Experts from the region question the vaccine efficacy as well as the repercussions its implementation could bring to an already challenging context. The calixcoca vaccine,…
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Call for Application for a Focal Person in Ghana
Youth RISE Seeks Focal Person Volunteers in Ghana! Are you committed to advocating for the rights of young key populations and individuals living with HIV? Do you wish to contribute positively to your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Youth RISE, as a part of the Count Me In (CMI) consortium, is…
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Youth RISE publishes 2022 Annual Report of Activities
We are thrilled to announce the publication of our 2022 Annual Report of Activities. Last year was of significant growth and change for Youth RISE. The report provides an in-depth overview of the organization’s achievements, initiatives, and impactful work throughout the year. We are proud of our team’s hard work and dedication, which has positioned…
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