HaRAN - Harm Reduction Action Network

About HaRAN

Harm Reduction Action Network (HaRAN) is dedicated to addressing the health, social, and economic challenges associated with high-risk behaviors through pragmatic, evidence-based, and non-judgmental public health strategies.

Our mission is to minimize the adverse impacts linked to activities such as substance and tobacco use, unsafe sexual practices, poor dietary habits, and other risk-related behaviors. HaRAN seeks to foster healthier, safer communities by focusing on four key pillars: awareness, support, research, and advocacy.

Guided by harm reduction principles and sound public health practices, HaRAN takes a holistic approach to empower individuals and communities to make informed choices. By addressing the complex realities of high-risk behaviors, we aim to reduce their negative effects on health and well-being, while promoting resilience, dignity, and social inclusion.

Dr. Anita Binti Suleiman
President
Harm Reduction Action Network

Vision

Fostering a society where every individual has access to the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to reduce harm, prevent disease, and enhance well-being.

Mission

Our mission is to minimize the adverse health, social, and economic impacts of highrisk-behaviours through evidence-based harm reduction programs, awareness, advocacy, and community support.

Objective

Enhance public awareness and education through related activities, targeted campaigns and community outreach programs.
Advocate for policy change to ensure equitable access to affordable, quality healthcare services related to harm reductions.
Promote evident-based harm reduction strategies through the adoption of healthy lifestyles, behavior modification, and the implementation of effective intervention protocols.
Support Research and Development in harm reduction innovations through collaborations with healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers.
Foster community engagement and empowerment in designing and implementing harm reduction strategies.
Build strong collaborations and partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private sectors (CSR) to amplify harm reduction efforts.
Assist in monitoring and evaluation systems to track the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions, ensuring continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

Delivering Comprehensive Insights

‘’We provide thorough analysis and expert perspectives on the current policy landscape, shedding light on the harms of punitive approaches while showcasing the proven benefits of harm reduction strategies.’’

Our Partners

2024
Highlights

Highlights from HaRAN’s Roundtable Discussion

On 23 October 2024, HaRAN successfully hosted the Roundtable Discussion: Advocacy Engagement, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from the public health, economic, and religious sectors.

This impactful discussion focused on exploring harm reduction strategies and examining their implications from economic, Islamic, and public health perspectives.

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction refers to a set of policies, strategies, and practices aimed at minimizing the negative health, social, economic, and environmental impacts of certain human behaviors, such as substance use and other high-risk activities.

Grounded in science and evidence, harm reduction offers a pragmatic approach to addressing public health and sustainability challenges. It focuses on reducing harm rather than simply eliminating risky behaviors.

By advocating for safer practices and responsible corporate policies, harm reduction seeks to protect individual well-being, strengthen communities, and promote the health of our planet.