Today, July 21, we observe International Drug Users Remembrance Day. A day to honour the memory of those who have lost t...

Published on July 20, 2025
Today, July 21, we observe International Drug Users Remembrance Day. A day to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives to drug related harm, including the effects of stigma and criminalisation. ⁠ They were our family, friends, peers and loved ones. They won't be forgotten.⁠ ⁠ #HarmReduction #HumanRights #DrugUsersRemembranceDay
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