Welcome - Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network Nigeria (DHRAN)

WE ARE DRUG HARM REDUCTION ADVOCACY NETWORK (DHRAN)
Committed to ending all forms of discrimination against People Who Use and are affected by Drugs in Nigeria.

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HOW WE WORK
We use various strategic measures to reach our goals and objectives.

Education

We design programs that highlight and educate people about the lived experiences of People Who Use/Inject Drugs in Nigeria.

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Advocacy

We engage policymakers and other stakeholders in conversations around issues affecting People Who Use/Inject Drugs in Nigeria.

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Capacity Building

We organize workshops and trainings for organizations to strengthen their capacity to better serve their communities of interests.

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Our Achievements at a glance

First drug-user Network in West Africa to be awarded the GF Community, Rights and Gender grant (2021-2023)

Donors' Satisfaction on DHRAN's Projects' Implementation.

The only network in Nigeria consistently undertaking an international campaign (Support Don't Punish) at the sub-national since 2017

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Nigeria Harm Reduction Baseline Assessment

Learn more about our involvement in the Needle & Syringe Pilot Programs which was implemented in 3 Nigerian states.

From Punishment to Protection: Advocates push for rights of people who use drugs

For many Nigerians who use drugs, a trip to the hospital can end in handcuffs, not treatment. Complaints to the…

August 27, 2025

News/Updates

NHRC partners with DHRAN to defend drug users rights in Nigeria

In Nigeria, individuals who use drugs often face systemic discrimination, including restricted access to healthcare, arbitrary arrests, and extortion by…

November 28, 2024