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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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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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ISSUP Regional Coordinator for Africa, Radolf Nortey, visited Nairobi, Kenya, from 14–16 September 2026 for a series of engagements aimed at strengthening partnerships and supporting the work of ISSUP Kenya.
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ISSUP Global presents a webinar on 'Judicial Responses to Substance Use and Drug-Related Offending'
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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 35th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Addressing Drug Use in Nigeria Through Supply Reduction: The NDLEA Experience'.
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To mark International Recovery Day on 30 September, ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the Recovered Users Network (RUN), presents a webinar dedicated to celebrating recovery from substance use disorders and amplifying recovery voices.
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Don't miss ISSUP's virtual event: Connecting Sectors, Creating Impact: A United Response Drugs next week on 22–23 September 2026. This two-day virtual conference will bring together international experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore key issues related to the substance use and supply control workforce. Through a series of expert panel discussions, participants will examine current challenges, innovative approaches, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across sectors involved in reducing substance use and drug supply.
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ISSUP UK presents its relaunch webinar, “Recognising the Overlooked Impact of Substance Use Bereavement.” The webinar will explore the experiences of those affected by substance use bereavement, including the impact of stigma, culture and complex grief, and consider compassionate approaches to support bereaved individuals and families.
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