Human rights

Events

Harmony in healing: Indigenous-led solutions in substance use policy

Online

19 April 2024

IFIP and OSF host a dialogue to discuss drug policies' impacts on Indigenous Peoples and how collective knowledge and collaboration by community leaders can further meaningful change.

Events

Victims move forward from the Philippine drug war

Online

15 April 2024

Families of people murdered under the 'war on drugs' continue to seek justice and reparation.

Publications9 April 2024

For a drug policy that makes Europe safer, healthier, and more just - Drug policy manifesto for the 2024 European Parliament elections

Over 30 European organisations acknowledge the failure of drug policies and demand a new approach prioritising health, rights, and community participation

Blog5 April 2024

CND 67: A meeting full of milestones

This year's CND marked a departure from conservative groupthink, fostering genuine debate —including as led by Colombia and the US, tensions among UN agencies' stances, and increased civil society participation.

Publications1 April 2024

Towards access for all: Best and promising practices from low-barrier, harm reduction shelters in Canada

The HIV Legal Network provides recommendations on creating a safe and trusting environment through provision of staff training, promotion of knowledge exchange between staff and participants, and centering on people's lived experiences.

News1 April 2024

Amnesty International's portal on drug policy reform

Through case studies across the globe, Amnesty International provides a glimpse on the different ways on how punitive drug policies can inflict violence to communities.

News23 March 2024

UNAIDS welcomes the adoption of a crucial resolution recognizing harm reduction measures at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

UNAIDS welcomes CND's first mention of the term 'harm reduction', a key component of a health-oriented response.

Events

67th Commission on Narcotic Drugs: CND side events on human rights challenges in drug policy

Vienna, Austria

18 March 2024 - 22 March 2024

This series of side events at CND67 will present the key topics identified in the report on human rights challenges in drug policy released by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2023.

Publications11 March 2024

3rd Brandenburg Forum (BBF) in Geneva: Consolidating progress for human rights in drug policy - Meeting report

This meeting report summarises key debates and interventions, and provides an account of the priorities identified by participants.

News28 February 2024

Fears for drug users and many others after Indonesia’s presidential election

Son-in-law of former dictator and genocide instigator Prabowo Subianto poised to be sworn in as president, creating fears of another bloody drug war in Indonesia

News28 February 2024

Malaysia: Almost 6,000 detained nationwide in three-day anti-drug op

Despite moves toward drug policy reform in Malaysia, drug crackdowns persist, posing questions around human rights impacts and safeguards.

News8 February 2024

Transforming the UN drug policy paradigm: IDPC statement at Human Rights Council intersessional panel

IDPC Director, Ann Fordham, called for a process of institutional transformation to contribute to a new drug policy paradigm.

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