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Harm Reduction International

global · founded 1996 · HQ United Kingdom

Verified 21 May 2026 · Data dated 21 May 2026
Fresh · 8d ago

Research and advocacy organisation focused on drug policy, harm reduction, and the death penalty for drug offences.

Focus areas

alternativesdrug policydeath penalty abolition

Reports published by HRI

  • Biennial assessment of harm-reduction coverage worldwide. Documents the criminalisation of drug use as a major driver of prison overcrowding and disease transmission, with HIV / hepatitis-C prevalence in many prisons running 5-10x community rates.

Initiatives involving HRI