WHRIN chair message It is an honour to Chair the Board of WHRIN, a network that contributes much for women who use drugs across the globe. I’m very proud of what WHRIN has accomplished over 2022 in the face of many challenges. Highlights include the WHRIN small grant support for campaigns that focus on women who use drugs, the crisis shelter project, webinars and extensive advocacy. There is much work to be done to achieve WHRIN’s goal to improve the availability, quality, relevance and accessibility of health, social and legal services for women who use drugs it is wonderful to be part of a team striving for this goal.
WHRIN Coordinator message
WHRIN again experienced a significant growth spurt over 2022. This would not have been possible without the active involvement of the Strategic Advisory Body, Board and WHRIN allies around the world. When I recall the beginnings of WHRIN back in 2009 and how very far we have come, the faces of so many women (too many to list) loom large as those who have made this possible. WHRIN has always been, and remains as powerful as the sum of and engagement from our allies. Another key ingredient supporting the expansion of WHRIN secretariat and activity over 2022 is of course our donors – the Robert Carr Fund providing core support through this critical growth period, ViiV and Frontline AIDS.
Much work has been done to extend and diversify the WHRIN funding base, and we do anticipate additional future support. As you will see in this report, much of the potent action has hinged on collaborations with partner organisations who have variously engaged in WHRIN activities such as joint briefing paper development, advocacy opportunities, internships and more. We look forward to building on all of these exciting engagements in 2023 and beyond. Thanks everyone!
Ruth Birgin
