
SSDP International
@ssdpintl
We are a youth-led grassroots network of students and young people in over 30 countries advocating for drug policies based on human rights.
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https://www.ssdp-intl.org 29-03-2022 16:28:25
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📢Youth Advocates & YKPs in South Africa. We’ve partnered with Youth RISE for their The Global Fund project, 'Elevating Youth Voices'. Help us shape future advocacy strategies by sharing your experiences! Youth Advocates: qualtrics.ceu.edu/jfe/form/SV_4G… YKPs: qualtrics.ceu.edu/jfe/form/SV_4G…

The Global state of harm reduction: - NSPs ↗️ - DCRs ⬆️ - HR mentions ↗️ - Funding ❓ - Punitive measures still so much in practice ⚠️ READ more on Harm Reduction International flagship report, with SSDP International & OnPoint NYC ⤵️🔥 talkingdrugs.org/global-harm-re…

Our partners Skoun Addiction Center in Lebanon need your support for temporary relocation, essential mental health support for affected individuals, access to opioid agonist therapy, hotline operations, staff care interventions and financial assistance. skoun.org/en/donate


‼️ SSDP UK Meeting 12th Nov 6pm. Come along & find out more about how to get involved & hear from SSDP International about what they’ve been up to too. Send us a message for joining info, open to students at UK unis and you don’t have to already be involved with SSDP.



Our Executive Director Charity Monareng participated in a workshop on the Decriminalisation of Drug use and possession in South Africa to map out potential opportunities and strategies towards decriminalisation with policy experts and stakeholders


Ecowas - Cedeao UN Office on Drugs & Crime African Union Molly Ogbodum’s session spotlighted our SSDP Intl project, showcasing youth-centered approaches to drug-related harms. Grateful to Ecowas - Cedeao for their support, SSDP International for the platform, and the LOC team for making this engagement fulfilling. 3/n


Ecowas - Cedeao UN Office on Drugs & Crime African Union Molly Ogbodum SSDP International The resolutions drawn reaffirmed the commitment to tackling emerging drug issues across Africa. #15BIC #CrisaConference #RapporteurLife #AbstractPresentation #DrugPolicy







On the 15th & 16th, our three young leaders from our collaborative project with Youth RISE attended the GFAN Africa 2025 Strategy Meeting in Johannesburg to champion health equity, harm reduction, and drug policy reform for young people. #YouthAdvocacy Munnira Katongole

How can we create youth-friendly alternatives to incarceration? Don’t miss this vital discussion with traditional leaders & youth advocates during the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs 🔗 Register now: zoom.us/meeting/regist… DIRCO South Africa CoGTA Central Drug Authority


Our ED Charity Monareng will be moderating this important discussion at the 68th session of the CND. You can join the side event on the following link: Join Us on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86949007112?… on Thursday at 10-11am (CET) SANPUD STAND_ACTION SOUTH AFRICA POS Foundation


This #WorldNoTobacco In collab with Y-ACT, Youth in Action and our coalition members, we’re calling on Parliament of RSA to: ✅ Fast-track the Tobacco Bill ✅ Regulate vaping and e-cigarette products ✅ Protect young people from industry exploitation Yplussa Network Bloyta_Projects Get Informed Youth Development Centre