Publications on People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)

This report provides a snapshot of available data on injecting drug use among children and young people under the age of 18.

This report was commissioned by the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), with the support of Australian Aid, for the purpose of developing a better understanding of drug policy advocacy activity in 10 Asian countries.

The primary objective of the survey was to estimate the total number of hard drug users in Nepal and hence to identify pattern and extent of drug use across the country, such as: age, sex, education, age at first drug intake, frequency/duration of drug use, mode of drug use, expenses made on drug and the perception of drug users towards the Government etc.

The report examines the multiple and varied contexts within which drug use and sex work overlap. It provides a snapshot of available evidence on the factors that contribute to vulnerability among people who sell sex and use drugs.

This study was based on the Rapid Assessment and Response methodology outlined in the WHO Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on Psychoactive Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviour and the WHO Rapid Assessment and Response Technical Guide on Injecting and Drug Use. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. 17 Key informant interviews, 15 focus group discussions, and 44 individual structured interviews among drug users were conducted. 

The HLM targets and UNSC Resolution 1983 provide an opportunity to scale up universal access to HIV and AIDS related services for all uniformed service personnel and their family members and for people living with HIV and the key populations at higher risk of HIV with whom uniformed services personnel interact.

Venue: The Hotel Ramelau Date: 25 June 2013

This report provides the results of the baseline assessment study conducted in the beginning of CAHR project implementation in five countries, offers analysis of the obtained results, as well as recommendations for further research agenda and improvements of access to quality harm reduction services.

The fifth round of IBBS among 360 male People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) in three Eastern Terai districts (Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari) was conducted by the NCASC with financial support from the Global Fund.

The 2012 Thailand AIDS Response Progress Report covers the period 2010 and 2011. This report was prepared with the full collaboration and participation of all related sectors including government, civil society and international organizations.