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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Among the many discussions built around drug policy reform, YouthRISE had the opportunity to participate in the Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit, held in Rome, Italy, from May 2nd to May 5th.  The Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit represents a crucial milestone in the pursuit of humanitarian drug policy reform, one that respects the rights of individuals…

Written by André Gomes, Youth RISE’s International Working Group member and Communications Coordinator & Editor of TalkingDrugs and Release. Returning from the 23rd iteration of Harm Reduction International’s global conference felt like waking up from a dream. In the dozens of hours travelling back from H23, which took place in Melbourne and was paused since…

Written by Rebeca Calzada and Rebeca Marques Rocha At the end of April, civil society organisations, collectives and human rights activists in Mexico reported the shortage of methadone in the country, urging the federal government to support the provision of the medication in public and private clinics.  Methadone is a synthetic drug used in opioid…