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International Network of People who Use Drugs. Kaplan, Karyn and Swan, Tracy and Howe, Erin and Yassky, Rachel and Benjamaneepairoj, Kanya (2022) Surviving and thriving: lessons in successful advocacy from drug-user led networks. London: INPUD.

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INPUD commissioned and launched this report to showcase what local and regional drug user-led networks can do when they have support from a global umbrella organization – and adequate resources through accessible and sustainable donor funding; the innovative projects they describe can inspire future work, mobilise people to transform harmful stereotypes and policies, and inform donor strategy and decision-making.

Network-based approaches to advocacy ensure that “...issues that affect a variety of lived experiences are represented, rather than one; and (networks) can select their own representatives, which ensures a more democratic process of self-representation.” Well-resourced and organised networks create a supportive, self- sustaining environment that can influence policies, laws, or program changes. But funding is needed to develop, support and sustain networks so that their power and influence is not lost.

Item Type
Report
Publication Type
International, Report
Drug Type
Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)
Intervention Type
Harm reduction, Policy
Date
April 2022
Pages
26 p.
Publisher
INPUD
Corporate Creators
International Network of People who Use Drugs
Place of Publication
London
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