The Rise & Decriminalize Movement acknowledges that intersectionality of communities – a person belonging to 1, 2 or more communities of people living with HIV, drugs use, LGBTIQ+, sex workers – can serve as a strength in decriminalization advocacy uniting and mobilizing networks and communities, building on each other’s knowledge, capacity and networks. Decriminalization should focus on the five pillars: bodily autonomy and integrity, access to justice, freedom from legal restrictions, community-led interventions and availability of comprehensive services.
Rise & Decriminalize Movement is tailored to commonly advocate for the rights of vulnerable populations, including LGBTQI+, people who use drugs, women living with HIV, and sex workers, and unites five regional networks:
Summary of events that addressed the Communique initiated by Rise & Decriminalize
Recognizing the shrinking space for civil society in the CEECA region and its effect on public health...
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“Bad policies and bad laws are bad, simply regardless of where they are. They must be fought”,...
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Join us at the Rise & Decriminalize session at EECA Space within the 25th International AIDS Conference!
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