Support Don’t Punish 2019
Kensington Town Hall [Kensington Town Hall]
Event info
| Date: | June 26, 2019 |
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| Time: | 16:00 |
| Location: | Kensington Town Hall |
| Address: | 30-34 Bellair St Kensington Town Hall |
Details
26th June marks the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Historically, this date has been used by governments to showcase “progress” in drug control in highly punitive terms.
The Global Day of Action seeks to reclaim and shift that day’s narrative. Every year, on or around 26th June, an increasing number of activists all over the world join this unique and multifaceted show of force for harm reduction and drug policy reform.
This year, we will be focusing on the intersection of justice and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) issues in Victoria, with the launch of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP).
Law Enforcement Action Partnership Australia’s Greg Denham will host the event, with a range of guests talking about justice issues for people who use drugs.
The event will finish up with a panel discussion and Q&A.
SPEAKERS
Greg Denham (Law Enforcement Action Partnership)
Peter Wearne
Kate Seear
Shaunna
Sione (Harm Reduction Victoria)
SUPPORTERS
PREVIOUS EVENTS
#SupportDontPunishMelbourne2016 finished mural in Footscray 2016. Special thanks to Stopem, Nack, Poise and Sear for the painting, Grant Miles for generously offering his wall, IDPC for the paint, and other funding to make it all possible, HRVic and Dancewize for use of their marquees, SSDP, LEAP, FDS, HRA, 3CR radio and the Enpsychedelia show, YDHF, ADF, Vic Uni for printing, and all of the volunteers from all of the orgs above for all their hard work, the speakers for their time and words, the locals for their spirit and enthusiasm-shout out to dancing Robbie who you can hear in the video, and a big shout out to the 1000s of people doing it tuff in jails across the world for drug convictions that should be out and living their lives!! And to Support. Don't Punish. for the inspiration and support to keep fighting the good fight!
Posted by Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia) on Sunday, June 26, 2016
#supportdontpunish
Posted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia on Friday, June 24, 2016
