OP-ED: Plight of women who use drugs laid bare By Andrea McBride
highlights the plight of women who use drugs and how they actively seek to take charge of their lives.
Furthermore, they experience high levels of stigma from service providers, leading to a denial of access to health services. Another phenomenon is the physical violence and aggression during law enforcement and security raids and forced removals, as well as sexual favours demanded by law enforcement agencies.
The series of consultations brought these realities into sharp focus, highlighting the need for decisive action at all levels of society, and the establishment of services that will see and hear the stories that shape the lives of women who use drugs.
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