Unharm Limited

Unharm Limited is an Australian nonprofit organization focused on reforming drug laws to promote health, happiness, and fairness. It operates as a grassroots movement, aiming to dismantle what it considers outdated and harmful drug policies.

Purpose and Objectives

• The organization's principal purposes include promoting the prevention or control of drug addiction and diseases associated with substance use[2][4].
• Unharm campaigns for policies that support safe, positive, and ethical drug use, advocating against arbitrary punishment and in favor of policies that enhance individuals' capacities for care and responsibility[5].

Activities and Campaigns Unharm engages in various campaigns to influence drug policy in Australia:

• Legalization of Cannabis: One of its key campaigns involves advocating for the legalization of cannabis[1][3].
• Drug Checking: Unharm supports expanding drug checking services to ensure drug safety and reduce harm[1].
• Protests Against Strip Searching: The organization also campaigns against strip searching of minors, advocating for more humane treatment of children[1].

Approach and Impact

• Campaign Strategy: Unharm uses a variety of tactics, including rallies, petitions, and media campaigns, to mobilize public support and influence policy makers[1][3].
• Community Engagement: The organization works with a diverse community of people from all walks of life to develop and execute its campaigns[3].

By advocating for drug law reform and promoting health-focused policies, Unharm Limited seeks to create a more compassionate and equitable society for individuals affected by drug policies.

[1] https://www.unharm.org [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/99c2cc48-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [3] https://www.unharm.org/about/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/99c2cc48-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/87c97c09-1765-eb11-b0b0-000d3a6b0983 [5] https://www.drugpolicy.org.au/organisations