For International Overdose Awareness Day on this Wednesday, September 2nd -- we’re joining VOCAL-NY, the Drug Policy Alliance, and others to demand action. Register here to join us.
One year ago, the federal government began illegal boat strikes, escalating the drug war under the guise of the overdose crisis while defunding the very programs that save lives. Since September 2, 2025, the federal administration has unlawfully killed over 220 people on fishing boats in the Pacific and Caribbean.
At the same time, the administration is dismantling federal agencies, cutting healthcare coverage and food supports, attacking and defunding proven solutions like harm reduction and housing, and shifting toward criminalizing people rather than providing care.
For the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day, we're taking action and calling on the US government to end the strikes and fund care — not war.
If you would like to join us for the action or have any questions, please contact Yonah at yonah@katalcenter.org.
