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Overcoming Stigma and Violence Against Incarcerated and Drug-using Women
worldwide/virtualOvercoming Stigma and Violence against Incarcerated and Drug-using Women Organised by Dianova International, the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Women and Harm Reduction International Network (WHRIN) Women who use drugs, and women incarcerated and formerly incarcerated for drug offences, face high levels of stigma, discrimination and
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Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in human rights in Europe
worldwide/virtualDear all, On behalf of the Association Proyecto Hombre, it is a pleasure to inform you that, in the celebration of the 64th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, we are organising an on-line side event on behalf the EU Civil Society Forum on Drugs titled “Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in
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The way forward: developing gender-sensitive treatment programs to eradicate barriers for women
worldwide/virtualSide-event to the 64th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs Women who use drugs face specific barriers that limit their access to recovery programs. The online event will review ways to remove these barriers and improve their adherence to treatment. It will feature an infographic prepared for this event, and emphasize the need to focus
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20th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
VirtualProvisional agenda of the twentieth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: 1. Election of officers 2. Adoption of the agenda and organization of work 3. Discussion on the theme “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16” 4. Discussion on the six mandated areas of
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Indigenous Healing Ways for Mental Health
worldwide/virtualThe Indigenous Health Subcommittee is offering a side event during the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Indigenous practices for physical and mental healthcare have always been used in their communities and there are now attempts to revive and promote them in the mainstream, even in the COVID-19 era.This panel will feature US-based and global young
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Generation Equality: Lifting Up Young Women’s Voices in the Church
worldwide/virtualDear UN partners in gender justice and women’s and girls’ empowerment, You are cordially invited to "Lifting Up Young Women's Voices in the Church." Join Episcopal United Nations and the Presiding Bishop’s UNCSW65 delegates at the Generation Equality Forum as they discuss how Generation Equality fits into Church life, women who have guided them along
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Alternatives to Debt and Austerity in Latin America
worldwide/virtualAlternativas frente a la Deuda y Austeridad en América Latina | Alternatives to Debt & Austerity in Latin America Panel: Oscar Ugarteche, Coordinator of the Economic Observatory of Latin America (OBELA) from the Economic Research Institute (UNAM). Isabel Ortiz, Director of Global Social Justice Comments: How do austerity policies affect workers? Jocelio Drummond, Regional Secretary
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Alternatives to Debt and Austerity in Latin America
worldwide/virtualAlternativas frente a la Deuda y Austeridad en América Latina | Alternatives to Debt & Austerity in Latin America Panel: Oscar Ugarteche, Coordinator of the Economic Observatory of Latin America (OBELA) from the Economic Research Institute (UNAM). Isabel Ortiz, Director of Global Social Justice Comments: How do austerity policies affect workers? Jocelio Drummond, Regional Secretary
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24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion [registration open]
worldwide/virtualBonjour, We are happy to confirm the opening of registrations to the 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion – IUHPE 2022, being held in Montréal (Québec) Canada and in hybrid format from 15 to 19 May 2022. Registration is available for both in-person and remote participants to benefit fully from our hybrid conference, featuring a dynamic
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24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion [registration open]
worldwide/virtualBonjour, We are happy to confirm the opening of registrations to the 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion – IUHPE 2022, being held in Montréal (Québec) Canada and in hybrid format from 15 to 19 May 2022. Registration is available for both in-person and remote participants to benefit fully from our hybrid conference, featuring a dynamic
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