The African Women in Harm Reduction Group (AWHRG) is a platform for discussing, collaborating, learning, and sharing resources for African women involved in harm reduction.

The group emphasise the importance of establishing a dedicated platform for African women in harm reduction and aims to tackle the array of problems we face. Breaking cultural norms and eradicating the stigma associated with drug use is essential in providing effective harm reduction services to women, with a primary emphasis on offering support and assistance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

AWHRG focus on collaborative advocacy, resource allocation, and funding opportunities to support African women in harm reduction. This platform is essential for addressing this demographic’s unique challenges and needs. Through collaboration, advocacy, and resource-sharing, we can work towards providing effective and inclusive harm reduction services for women in Africa.

Introduction – Julie Mac Donnell

Personal Perspective- Caron Mathews

AWHRG Concept Note- Kalvanya Padayachee (See AWHRG Concept Note here)

Community-based model- Dimakatso Nonyane (See Dimakatso Nonyane’s slides here)

Metzineres- Spain- Aura Roig (See Aura Roig’s slides here)

Gender-based responses – Daniela Sefora Goeieman (See Daniela Sefora Goeieman’s slides here)