Artists for Change: a showcase from creatives for global drug policy reform

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Artists for Change: a showcase from creatives for global drug policy reform

22 June 2016
Open Society Foundations (OSF)

June 26 is the United Nations’ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a day when many governments celebrate their contributions to the global “war on drugs.” In the past, some countries have commemorated this day by holding public executions or beatings of drug offenders. Around the world, poorly designed drug laws that seek to punish production, possession, use, and even dependence have fueled violence, instability, and health crises. It’s time for a new approach.

"Please join us for a conversation with a panel of artists whose work illustrates the impact of drug policies through various mediums. This event is part of the unveiling of a series of murals in New York City that further illustrate how prohibitionist drug policies impact marginalized communities in the United States and abroad."

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