Statement of a group of associations on subjecting detainees to drug tests
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- Published on 31 August 2020
Beirut, August 10, 2020
Statement of a group of associations on subjecting detainees to drug tests
After the horror of the disaster that afflicted Lebanon, the associations and institutions working in the field of prevention, treatment, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and harm reduction send the families and friends of the victims of the Beirut massacre their warmest condolences and feelings of sympathy for their loss, and wishing a speedy recovery for the wounded and injured.
After the popular movements and protests that took place in Beirut on August 8 and 9 in the Martyrs' Square and near the Parliament, the arrests that followed them, and the announcement by the Internal Security Forces, in a statement, that all detainees were subjected to drug tests, which is not the first time, a group of associations signed and issued the following statement:
Support Don’t Punish 2020 – Getting ready!
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- Published on 20 May 2020
The 26th of June is the United Nations’ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – it is also the “Global Day of Action” for the SUPPORT DON’T PUNISH! Campaign.
Last year, thousands of activists in 261 cities of 92 countries (15 cities from 9 countries from the MENA region) joined arms to promote policies and practices that center solidarity, reduce harm and protect human rights.
Say Yes to Know! 2020 Campaign
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- Published on 12 March 2020
“Say Yes to Know!” is an advocacy campaign aims to raise awareness and highlight the rights to access to health services and treatment for people living with HIV, to influence national governments and key donors to support them without discrimination, especially for people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
إرشادات كورونا للأشخاص الذين يستخدمون المخدرات وبرامج الحد من المخاطر
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- Published on 27 March 2020
كوفيد-19، هو مرض يسبّبه نوع حديث من فيروس كورونا، ويمكن أن يسبّب التهابًا في جهاز التنفس ويؤدي إلى مشاكل صحية. وهو عادةً ما يكون معتدلاً ويتعافى منه معظم الأشخاص بسرعة إذا أصيبوا به، لكن يمكن أن يكون خطيرًا جدًا على الأشخاص الذين يعانون من أجهزة مناعة مجهدة أو حالات كامنة أو الكبار في السن، لذا من المهم البقاء على اطلاع.
Consortium of Networks of People Who Use Drugs & Harm Reduction Consortium Annual Face-To-Face Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop
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- Published on 03 February 2020
The consortium of Networks of People Who Use Drugs & Harm Reduction Consortium Annual Face-To-Face Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop
February 6, 2020
The Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association (MENAHRA) hosted the Consortium of Networks of People Who Use Drugs & Harm Reduction Consortium annual face-to-face meeting and capacity building workshop in Beirut, Lebanon from 28 - 30 January 2020.
The overall objective of the training was to evaluate last year's (2019) activities and review the 2020 work plan.