back to Chapter Three Contents

Introduction: Harm Reduction and Human Rights

This chapter will introduce you to key issues and resources in harm reduction and human rights, with a particular focus on the rights of people who inject illicit drugs.

The chapter is organized into six sections that answer the following questions:1

• How is harm reduction a human rights issue?
• What is OSI’s work in the area of harm reduction and human rights?
• Which are the most relevant international and regional human rights standards related to harm reduction?
• What are some examples of effective human rights programming in the area of harm reduction?
• How can I find additional resources about harm reduction and human rights?
• What are key terms related to harm reduction and human rights?

As you read through this chapter, consult the glossary of terms, found in the last section, What are key terms related to harm reduction and human rights?

back to Chapter Three Contents

next section