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GPHN is a network of individuals and organisations working together to help improve the health of communities around the world, by focussing on evidence-based approaches to reducing harm. GPHN aims to share research and experience across all relevant sectors, and has a particular interest in the roles that partnership approaches, the use of community assets, and creativity can play in effectively tackling complex problems.

News and Alerts

Attending 68th CND meeting
We have just come back from 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna.
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We’re Celebrating Our 5th Anniversary!
Five years ago, we embarked on this journey full of hope and determination, unaware that just as we were starting,
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Harm Reduction at the University
New semester, new Harm Reduction classes. Getting ready to welcome new students and start the discussions.
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Women and drugs in Central Asia
We have contributed to the seminar for healthcare professionals in Central Asia, "Women and Stimulants: Current Challenges and Effective Approaches in Drug Treatment
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Events in Turkmenistan
We have just returned from Turkmenistan, where we contributed to two events organized by the Central Asian Drug Action Programme
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Crackkonsum in den Städten and SOLID conferences
The end of the year is extremely productive. We have just come back from Frankfur where we attended Crackkonsum in den Städten/Crack Use in the Cities' conference
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Our Projects and Activities

SOLID-EXCEED Programme
Social Work and Strengthening NGOs

We are pleased to announce our involvement in the ‘Social work and strengthening NGOs in development cooperation to treat drug addiction’ (SOLID) project alongside multiple European partners.

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Harm Reduction Database
Publications, Knowledge Base and E-Learning Courses

Our partner website - harmreduction.eu - collates and disseminates data and knowledge about harm reduction approaches and policies on drug use and related risks.

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CHI 2024 Shanghai
City Health International Conference

We are thrilled to announce that the next City Health Conference will take place in Shanghai (China) on the 26th of April. Our gathering aims to delve into the critical issues surrounding mental health and substance use, particularly exploring the intersectionality of these challenges and the role of social work—a crucial but often overlooked aspect.

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