We are a youth-led grassroots network of students and young people in over 30 countries advocating for drug policies based on human rights.
Joined March 2022
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SSDP International retweeted
Feb 5
Thought-provoking piece by Charity Monareng from @ssdpofficial on decriminalisation of drug use in light of recent revelations in the #MadlangaCommission. Criminalising drug use makes the cartels stronger, not weaker: dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
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SSDP International retweeted
2 Dec 2025
Young voices. Real facts. Zero stigma.
This #WorldAIDSDay2025, we’re calling for harm reduction, compassion, and a transformed HIV response.
Overcome disruption. Transform the response. @ssdpofficial @SSDPIntl @SDPcampaign
#SSDPNigeria #EndHIV #HarmReductionNow
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22 Sep 2025
Where does personal use end, and trafficking begin? Do drug thresholds protect, or harm, the future of decriminalisation? Join us as we continue raising the conversation for health, dignity, and human rights. us02web.zoom.us/j/8207453725…
#Decrim #DrugPolicy @MonarengCharity
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SSDP International retweeted
🧵 2/3: Commissioner Ruth Dreifuss delivered the keynote, sharing findings from the Global Commission’s 2024 report on the impacts of criminal justice responses to drugs.
The event brought together @inpud, @UNHumanRights, @SSDPIntl, Marta Machado (National Secretary for Drug Policy, Brazil), and H.E. Ambassador Gustavo Gallón (Permanent Mission of Colombia to the UN).
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SSDP International retweeted
27 Aug 2025
Shoutout to @Wits, @ssdpintl & all at Say Know, Choose Life! 🌈 We tackled youth, substance use & the Tobacco Bill. Props to @CharityMonareng for leading youth-centered drug policy change 🫶🏾
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14 Aug 2025
Say KNOW, Choose Life
Join us for a youth-focused health talk on tackling tobacco & drug use — and finding real solutions.
Wits University
21 Aug 2025 | 17:30 – 20:00
Refreshments served
Let’s build a healthier future — together.
#SayKnowChooseLife #Y-Act #SSDP #WitsTalks
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25 Jul 2025
Speak out Sketch loud EXTENDED!
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New deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Enter: bit.ly/4knbt8Y
#SpeakOutSketchLoud #SSDP #YAct
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SSDP International retweeted
21 Jul 2025
Have you registered for our webinar on the #decriminalisation of sex work and drugs for personal use tomorrow? Join expert speakers from @SisonkeSA, @lhr_sa, @ssdpofficial and @dejusticia to unpack the issues.
👉 Register now: ow.ly/7ztA50WsrBe
#HarmReduction
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SSDP International retweeted
18 Jul 2025
On June 27, 2025, I led a town hall & roundtable in Nasarawa State—uniting law enforcement, CSOs & media to push for drug decriminalization & harm reduction.💚
15 pledges secured for health-based reform. ✊🏾
@ssdpintl @IDPCnet @SDPcampaign
#SupportDontPunish #GlobalDayOfAction
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SSDP International retweeted
28 Jun 2025
@SDPcampaign | 26 June 2025
SSDP-Calabar, hosted a panel discussion with Special Advisor to the Governor of Cross-River State on Youth Mobilization, youth leaders, and Medical Professionals, to discuss the urgent need for health-focused, rights-based drug policies.#SSDP @SSDPIntl
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31 May 2025
This #WorldNoTobacco In collab with @YACT_Africa and our coalition members, we’re calling on @ParliamentofRSA to:
✅ Fast-track the Tobacco Bill
✅ Regulate vaping and e-cigarette products
✅ Protect young people from industry exploitation @yplussa @bloyta1 @GetinformedYDC
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12 Mar 2025
Our ED @MonarengCharity 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/8694900711… on Thursday at 10-11am (CET) @SANPUD_NPO @action_stand @PosFoundation
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5 Mar 2025
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/register/zHa…
@DIRCO_ZA @GDCoGTA @CentralDrug
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25 Feb 2025
On the 15th & 16th, our three young leaders from our collaborative project with @YouthRISE attended the GFAN Africa 2025 Strategy Meeting in Johannesburg to champion health equity, harm reduction, and drug policy reform for young people. #YouthAdvocacy @afrikanmunnira
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SSDP International retweeted
12 Feb 2025
Decriminalisation and Young People Who Use Drugs (YPWUD) Rights workshop!👀💊
Tuesday, 18th | Register here👉us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Thursday 20th | Register here👉us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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4 Feb 2025
We pleased to introduce our Board of Directors nominees! We invite all stakeholders to join our AGM for a to learn about our vision for the future, and contribute to the conversation on advancing global drug policy reform. REGISTER HERE: zoom.us/meeting/register/Wgk…
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27 Jan 2025
Final day to submit your nomination to be part of our board
8 Jan 2025
Exciting news!SSDP International is calling for Board Member Nominations! Ready to lead global change? Nominate now and stay tuned for AGM details! REGISTER HERE: zoom.us/meeting/register/Wgk…
Nomination Form HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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📢 Abstracts and Scholarships for @INhepSU’s #INHSU2025 conference close on March 2, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to present to a global audience in Cape Town and drive forward equitable healthcare for people who use drugs inhsu.org/inhsu-2025/
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8 Jan 2025
Exciting news!SSDP International is calling for Board Member Nominations! Ready to lead global change? Nominate now and stay tuned for AGM details! REGISTER HERE: zoom.us/meeting/register/Wgk…
Nomination Form HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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SSDP International retweeted
19 Dec 2024
The resolutions drawn reaffirmed the commitment to tackling emerging drug issues across Africa.
#15BIC #CrisaConference #RapporteurLife #AbstractPresentation #DrugPolicy
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