CAN I BUY AND POSSESS DRUGS LEGALLY IN COLOMBIA?
The possession of drugs in Colombia has been decriminalised since 1994, but only if the amount in your possession is under the minimum dose (which is defined only for some substances, not all). For example, you can carry 20 grams of cannabis, one gram of cocaine or 'bazuco', or five grams of hashish.
However, there are drug-related administrative sanctions in the Police Code. Whilst there is no prison sentence for carrying or using drugs, there may be other sanctions such as confiscation of the substance, or fines. We therefore recommend carrying less than the minimum dose and not using in public spaces.
Accessing substances on the streets is very dangerous, especially for foreigners, so do not take risks. Remember that substances in Colombia are low-cost and high-quality; heroin, for example, can easily cause an overdose, so please do not consume alone and always have naloxone to hand. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to consult with the conference team of volunteers at HR25 or contact the team for more information beforehand by email.
WILL THERE BE HARM REDUCTION AND OTHER HEALTHCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE ON SITE?
We are committed to ensuring that our event provides and facilitates appropriate care for all delegates who may have special medical and healthcare needs, especially delegates who use drugs, or who are living with HIV, viral hepatitis or TB. We will publish more details about our wellbeing services closer to the event. If you have specific questions, please do email us.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE?
Registration for HR25 is now open! Registrations can be completed online via the HR25 registration portal.
Virtual registration will open in January 2025
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
Pricing is tiered according to your country's income category (high or low income, according to the World Bank). We are also offering discounted Early Bird rates for delegates who register before 31 January 2025. All prices are in GBP. You can find a full list of prices on the registration page.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF REGISTRATION?
Registration includes an invitation to the formal conference launch (27 April), access to all presentations, workshops, networking events and all other dedicated areas throughout the four-day event, tea, coffee and working lunch on all days, a conference bag and programme, and access to the conference app.
The delegate fee does not include any travel and accommodation costs, which have to be arranged and paid directly by delegates.
HOW DO I SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT?
Abstract submission closed on 14 October 2024. Head to the Programme page for more information.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF MY ABSTRACT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED?
Abstract decision notifications have been sent by email. If you haven't received an email, check your online account.
CAN WE PRESENT AS A PAIR OR AS A GROUP?
HR25 prefers that one person presents each abstract. If there’s a good reason for two or more people to present one abstract, please get in touch. We are only able to print the lead author’s name in the conference programme and only one person will be considered for a scholarship.
WHAT TIME DOES THE CONFERENCE START AND FINISH?
The conference programme timings will be as follows:
Sunday 27 April 2025
13.00-16.00: Registration
16.00-18.00: Opening Session
Monday 28 April & Tuesday 29 April
09.00-18.00: Conference Sessions
Wednesday 30 April 2025
09.00-16.00: Conference Sessions
16.30-18.00: Closing Session
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
Scholarship applications are now closed.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF MY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL?
Abstract decision notifications have been sent by email. If you haven't received an email, check your online account.
HOW DO I CHANGE THE CONTACT EMAIL FOR MY REGISTRATION ACCOUNT?
Simply log into your account and edit the primary email address listed under your contact details. All future correspondence will be sent to the new address.
WILL I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE VIRTUALLY?
Absolutely! We will have a virtual element to enable people who can't or don't want to travel to attend. Virtual registrations will open at the end of January 2025.
WILL THERE BE SITE VISITS TO LOCAL HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMMES?
Yes, our partners in Bogotá are working hard to arrange site visits to local services. More details will be available in February 2025.
MY ORGANISATION WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR/HAVE AN EXHIBITION STAND/ADVERTISE AT THE CONFERENCE. HOW DO WE DO THIS?
Please email us to discuss your sponsorship package!
CAN I VOLUNTEER AT THE CONFERENCE?
Volunteer applications have now closed. We will be in touch with all applicants by the end of January 2025.
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE VENUE?
HR25 will be held at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center. You can find more information on our useful info page.
CAN I GET A FREE REGISTRATION AS A JOURNALIST?
Journalists, photographers and videographers who are either employees of or on assignment for a recognised print, radio, broadcast or online consumer, medical or community-based media outlet are eligible to apply for complimentary media registration. Media registration will open in October 2024.
Please note that we cannot accept applications for media credentials from representatives of media outlets that are not directly involved in journalism. Communications support professionals attached to research, advocacy or policy organisations are not considered media and must register as a regular delegate.
CAN I HOST 2027?
We will begin the tender process for HR27 at the end of January 2025. Please keep an eye out for the call for expressions of interest. Please note that if you are bidding as a convention bureau or similar, you will need to engage a local harm reduction partner.
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