Various human rights groups call out Singapore's arbitrary expedition of cases and invoke the state's duty to protect rights of those facing death penalty.
HRI highlight the continued violation of international human rights standards, reporting a record number of drug-related executions despite some positive policy developments.
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
Despite increasing incarceration of women, and women disproportionately imprisoned for drug-related offences, the stories and experiences of women sentenced to death for drug offences are mostly unheard.
High Commissioner Volker Türk encouraged more countries to begin their journey toward understanding drug use as a public health and human rights issue, including through the adoption of decriminalisation.
Harm Reduction International identify key moments where drug policy will be addressed in the upcoming 54th Session of the Human Rights Council, presenting significant prospects for reform.
OHCHR present their report to the Human Rights Council on the impact of the world drug problem on human rights, urging policymakers to shift towards a health and human-rights centred approach to drug policy.
On 10 October 2023, World Day will continue to reflect on the relationship between the use of the death penalty and torture or other cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment and build on the momentum started in 2022.
