Criminalising People Who Use Drugs is too Expensive for All of Us

Leading Organisation: PULS Comunitar (Community PULS)

Supporting Organisations: organizations working in the field of HIV prevention and harm reduction, Auto club 4х4

To draw public attention to the problem of people who use drugs in Moldova, including young people, community-led organization “PULS Comunitar”, organized an auto rally and street action in front of Balti City Hall. The street action involved a flash mob and posters of famous singers with the slogan “Would you punish them too?”.  Car stickers with the campaign logo were handed out.  In meeting with drug treatment specialists, community representatives symbolically handed out diplomas “Friends of the Community” for 2 doctors, as a sign of gratitude for the friendly attitude and support to the community of people who use drugs in Moldova. During the meeting further joint actions to broaden possibilities for the community, to expand the geography of OST programs and to access buprenorphine in all OST sites were discussed. Provision of OST through family doctors, pharmacies, and commercial medical facilities was also discussed.

“PULS Comunitar” managed to establish effective communication with media, thus events were widely covered in local internet sources and social media, and the total coverage reached 8000 people.

News from Balti and north Moldova: Новости Бельц и севера Молдовы | Колонна машин проехала от «Тёщи» до БАМа и обратно в центр | Facebook

BTV, Balti: Watch | Facebook

Track recorded in support of campaign, Maxim Nastas: Facebook

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