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Edie

Building resilience in survivors of sexual exploitation: The role of children in activities implemented by NGOs in Uganda

Shared by Edie - 13 May 2022
Citation
Rogers Kasirye, Paul Bukuluki & Eddy J. Walakira (2022) Building resilience in survivors of sexual exploitation: the role of children in activities implemented by NGOs in Uganda, Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, DOI: 10.1080/17450128.2022.2072989

Abstract

Children are increasingly affected by sexual exploitation (SEC), and the subsequent hardships arising out threaten their lives. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of trauma or other significant sources of stress. Past literature discusses various child participatory...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Call for Master Trainers for the Case Care Management Project

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 April 2022

Brief Description:

The Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) is seeking expressions of interest from experts in the field of alternatives to incarceration and social integration to be trained as Master Trainers for the delivery of the Case Care Management curriculum internationally. Upon successful completion of the Training of Trainers, these Master Trainers will be included on the Case Care Management roster of trainers and can be contacted to deliver the training when scheduled. If interested, please submit your resume and relevant...

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Rasha Abi Hana

13th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting, 28th – 30th September 2022, Tallinn, Estonia

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 25 March 2022
Event Date
28 September 2022
Location:
Tallinn
Estonia

EUSPR 2022 are pleased to announce that the 13th EUSPR Conference will be held in Tallinn, Estonia on 29th and 30th September 2022, with workshops and project meetings scheduled for the pre-conference day, September 28th.

The theme this...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Join us at the COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS this week!

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 March 2022

Dear friends and colleagues, 

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is starting very soon! In fact, tomorrow, Monday, 14 March 2022. 

Once again, all sessions, as well as the side events, are to be held online due to the pandemic. The good thing about that means that, you can still follow the plenaries and the side events! That’s why we thought that you might appreciate having all the links in one place.

GENERAL LINKS TO FOLLOW CND

  • Link to 65th session with general information on organizational arrangements: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CND/session/65_Session_2022/65CND...
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Rasha Abi Hana

Call for Papers: Hybrid Designs in Implementation Science

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 February 2022

Hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial designs have become increasingly prevalent in implementation research. As hybrid designs enter their second decade of widespread use, the Frontiers in Health Services’ Implementation Science section launches a Research Topic to fuel the field’s discourse on the past, present, and future of hybrid designs in knowledge translation. Submissions are welcome of both Original and/or Brief Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective articles. The call addresses critical assessments of hybrid designs, innovative use of hybrid designs in current trials, and...

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James

Africa Conference on Drugs and Crime

Shared by James - 18 February 2022
ISSUP Africa Conference on Drugs and Crime
Event Date
21 February 2022
Location:
Nairobi
Kenya
Promoting evidence-based interventions on drugs and crime to foster African development
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James

National Chapters virtual meetings update

Shared by James - 1 February 2022
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During the months of November, December & January, ISSUP’s National Chapters came together virtually to discuss priorities, research, collaboration opportunities and our forthcoming conference and workshop next May in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Michael Brobbey

FACTS IN HEALTHY CENTRES ABOUT DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE USE.

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 26 January 2022

Nansana Division Coalition Against Drugs had the chance to visit one of the Health Centers in the Division called Nabweru Health Centre III and was able to interact with the in Charge Doctor and other medical workers on drug challenges and their counter measures.

The medical in charge Nabweru Health Center III Dr. Hussein Mwanje has urged Ugandans to desist from consuming drugs like marijuana as they put their health at Risk and that he experienced an increment of drug consumption during Covid- 19.

When youths consume these drugs they damage their brain and the internal organs.

Dr...

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James

ISSUP Awards nominations

Shared by James - 11 January 2022
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The nomination process is now *CLOSED*
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Michael Brobbey

NGO CIVIL SOCIETY SUBMISSION TO WHO-SAFER MISSION on Alcohol in Uganda

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 8 December 2021
NGO CIVIL SOCIETY SUBMISSION TO WHO-SAFER MISSION on Alcohol in Uganda
Published by
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK (UYDEL) AND UGANDA ALCOHOL POLICY ALLIANCE (UAPA)
Publication Date
2021

NGO CIVIL SOCIETY SUBMISSION TO WHO-SAFER MISSION on Alcohol in Uganda

compiled by:

Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA)

                     and

Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)

Kampala - Uganda. 24 November 2021

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James

Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors

Shared by James - 25 November 2021
OAS CICAD
Event Date
2 December 2021
Location:
Washington, D.C.
United States
Join CICAD's Demand Reduction Unit for this online event on "Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors".
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Joanna

Abstract submission deadline extended to 31st October!!

Shared by Joanna - 1 October 2021

Abstract submission deadline extended!The abstract submission deadline EXTENDED! Abstract submissions for our event taking place online and in person in Abu Dhabi: 11-16th May, 2022 has been extended to 31st October! Find out more about the event and submit your abstract: issup.net/event2022

Event partners: ICUDDR, INL and NRC

Watch our announcement here :) 

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James

Share your work at our 2022 global workshop in Abu Dhabi

Shared by James - 9 September 2021
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ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to host a global in person and online event from 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We welcome abstract submissions for sub-plenary and poster presentations at the event. DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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James

ISSUP Event Survey 2021

Shared by James - 19 July 2021
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Do you have an idea or suggestion to help us improve ISSUP online and in person events? Take part in our event survey.
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James

Uydel Newsletter May 2021

Shared by James - 19 July 2021

UYDEL NEWSLETTER
MAY 2021 Edition 1, Volume 1

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Rasha Abi Hana

Call for Abstracts: Society For Research On Nicotine and Tobacco

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 July 2021

The Annual Meeting will be held on March 2-5 2022, and is currently scheduled to take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland.  

The SRNT 2022 Annual Meeting may be a hybrid (part in person, part virtual) or entirely virtual, depending on how things play out in the coming months. A final decision about the meeting format (face-to-face hybrid virtual component vs. entirely virtual) will not be made for some time. In the meantime, attendees should not hesitate to submit for fear of being unable to travel. Rest assured that the meeting, no matter the...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalization of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 July 2021
Citation
Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w
Publication Date
2021

Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading...

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Edie

Members General Meeting 29-06-2021

Shared by Edie - 28 June 2021
Event Date
29 June 2021
Location:
Kampala
Uganda

Dear Participant

Greeting from ISSUP UGANDA CHAPTER secretariat.

This is a reminder about the ISSUP UGANDA CHAPTER MEETING  slated to take place tomorrow Tuesday 29th June 2021 from 3 pm-4:30 pm.

Topic: ISSUP UGANDA CHAPTER MEETING...

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James

World Drug Report 2021

Shared by James - 25 June 2021
Published by
UNODC
Publication Date
2021
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
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Joanna

KYDA POSTER PRESENTATION IN UAPC20

Shared by Joanna - 23 April 2021
Family therapy is that treatment that is aimed at addressing specific issues affecting health and functioning. This is always very helpful to the families going through a very difficult period just like the families KYDA Rehabilitation Centre is working with, which are alcoholic families.  KYDA Organization social workers and counselors always do the activity since they have got experience in child protection and alcohol harm, behavioral problems and domestic violence in line with substance use.
Published by
KAWEMPE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (KYDA UGANDA)
Publication Date
2020

KYDA presented a poster on family therapy interventions taking place at their centre during the second Uganda Alcohol Policy Conference. Family therapy is a collection of therapeutic approaches that share a belief in family-level assessment and intervention. 

The poster details the objectives and...

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