C-EHRN has developed a strong and sustainable network, which supports the development and implementation of all C-EHRN activities in 2019. The transformation into the European Harm Reduction Network, the organisation of various events and the intensified communication efforts of the network made the network more vital and vibrant. Members feel strongly committed and became more involved in the development and implementation of strategies and activities. The activities in 2020 will build on this achievements and continue the network-related efforts.
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C-EHRN developed a Monitoring Tool in 2018, reflecting the perspective of CSOs and HR services. This tool was implemented for the first time in 2019. FPs collected national data and information in regard to HCV, Overdose Prevention and New Drug Trends, by involving additional experts in the respective priority areas.
The involvement of HR organisations in the collection of data and information and annual monitoring on European level is new. It is therefore important to carefully evaluate the monitoring process of 2019. This will contribute to the feasibility of the tool and the sustainability of the monitoring process in the forthcoming years. Key operational objectives in 2020 will build on these results.
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Capacity building and training is an essential part of C-EHRN activities and is based on previous evaluations - we know that our members highly appreciate our work and support in this area. C-EHRN capacity building includes the development and the dissemination of relevant resources and tools, the organisation of training events and the exchange of information through the organisation of meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops.
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Advocacy has always been an essential part of the work of C-EHRN. All activities of the network, such as the collection of data and information on grassroot level, the development of guidance documents, manuals and other relevant reports and the implementation of capacity building events need to be complemented with advocacy activities, in order to increase impact and change. C-EHRN advocacy activities include the organisation of policy dialogue meetings in close cooperation with national and European policy makers.
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