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ISSUP Paraguay and the Norberto Bobbio School of Government and Public Policy are conducting a course titled "Police Intervention and Coordination with the Health Network for Addressing Individuals in Mental Health and/or Psychoactive Substance Use Crises." This course is designed for 300 officers from the Paraguayan National Police and comprises 100 hours of instruction.
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On 28 October, ISSUP Panama will participate in a symposium on the prevention of corruption, crime and other social problems, organised by the Confederación Unidos por un Panamá Seguro (CUPPASE). The event will create a space for reflection, citizen participation and community engagement around the challenges posed by corruption, crime and social problems affecting Panama.
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The 4th ISSUP Peru Annual Conference, held on September 24 and 25 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, brought together perspectives from public health, prevention, treatment, and security to address the challenges associated with substance use.
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From 21 to 24 September 2026, the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS), in partnership with ISSUP Peru, delivered the training “A Faith-Based Response to Drugs and Youth Criminal Recruitment” in Lima, Peru.
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On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a certificate presentation ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Unión Ferroviaria (Railway Union) for those who completed training under the project "Addiction Prevention and Union Youth: Training Key Figures for a Culture of Care in the Workplace." The training consisted of the "Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention" (INEP) course—developed by Charles University in the Czech Republic and led by the Forum Vita
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As part of ongoing efforts to support the development of the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter, ISSUP Regional Coordinator for Africa, Radolf Nortey, visited Addis Ababa in September 2026 to meet with the prospective National Chapter host and engage key national stakeholders.
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ISSUP National Chapters from around the world convened online on 9 September for the 2026 Annual Meeting to reflect on progress and discuss priorities for the year ahead. The meeting brought together a growing global network that now includes 46 established National Chapters with a further eight under development.
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This session explores how justice, treatment, recovery, and reintegration can work together to reduce drug-related crime and victimization. It highlights practical pathways for connecting people with appropriate care and support, contributing to healthier individuals, safer communities, and sustained recovery.
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Back in January, we told you that a new chapter in ISSUP training had begun - a fresh look at how we support learning across our global network. That chapter started with listening. We ran a training needs assessment to understand what members needed from online learning, and what we heard shaped everything that followed.
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On 16 September 2026, ISSUP Kenya, together with the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM), convened the National Pre-Summit Breakfast Engagement in Nairobi under the theme, “Play Strong, Live Long: Tackling Alcohol Use, Substance Use and Mental Health in the Sports Community.”
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