An update about how access to harm reduction programs changed in European cities after the lockdown measures were lifted between the first and second waves of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Bulgaria
The Oldest Harm Reduction Organisation in Bulgaria Shut Down
In June 2020, all harm reduction services with public funding stopped in Bulgaria for the second time in three (2017-2020) years. The oldest, biggest, and most experienced harm reduction organisation, Initiative for Health Foundation, shut down too. No needle and syringe programs remained open in the country. An article by Yuliya Georgieva.
Harm Reduction Responses to COVID-19 in Europe: Regularly Updated Infopage
On this info page Drugreporter provides regular updates about resources and news on how harm reduction service providers respond to the COVID-19 Epidemic.
Bulgarian Harm Reduction Drown in Bureaucracy: Interview with Yuliya Georgieva
The news came as a shock: all harm reduction programs were terminated this year in Bulgaria, an EU member state. Why? Yuliya Georgieva, a veteran Bulgarian harm reduction activist from the Centre for Humane Policy and the new co-chair of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association, answered our questions.
Lack Of Funding And Hidden Epidemic In Sofia, Bulgaria
DU News, member of the Drugreporter video network visited last summer the harm reduction services of Sofia, Bulgaria and filmed its findings. Watch the video and learn more about what kind of problems can be caused by the lack of funding!
Life saving pioneer work in Bulgaria
Watch the second EDPI film from Bulgaria about the pioneering harm reduction work done by our partner, Initiative for Health Foundation
Bulgaria: On the Dark Side of Drug Policy
The government plans to introduce harsher penalties against drug offenders in Bulgaria – watch our movie and sign the petition!
The Human Rights Costs of the War on Drugs – COUNT THE COSTS SERIES
Watch and share our movie to raise awareness on the human rights consequences of the global war on drugs! Read more >>
Count the Costs with Former Presidents!
There is no consistency in our policies on drugs – says Ruth Dreifuss, the former president of the Swiss Federation
Count the Costs Campaign Events in European Capitals
Video reports of the Count the Costs campaign events organized by the European Drug Policy Initiative in 5 European cities
