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20 May 2012
Mérida: continued support for a failed strategy

Mérida: continued support for a failed strategy

The adverse effects of Mexico’s militarization of its domestic law enforcement on the country’s human rights climate are so obvious that we are left wondering why Calderón’s War on Drugs strategies and Mérida assistance have not yet been radically redirected, if both Mexican and US authorities are as serious about improving security for the citizens of Mexico as they have continuously claimed to be for the past five years.
21 May 2012
Campanha poderá mudar política de drogas no Brasil

Campanha poderá mudar política de drogas no Brasil

Vinte e cinco candidatos, entre empresas e profissionais de comunicação, de todo o Brasil se inscreveram para participar do concurso que o Viva Rio promoveu para selecionar a melhor proposta de campanha para mudar a legislação sobre a política de drogas no país.
21 May 2012
Chile and drugs: a debate that requires more coherence

Chile and drugs: a debate that requires more coherence

Recently, a healthy and necessary debate on drugs has taken place in Chile. Little by little, we see more solid, evidence-based arguments, discussions that leave taboos and moral barriers aside, presentations of transverse positions, and the participation of a diversity of actors, including former heads of state, parliamentarians, academics, experts, consumers, and civil society representatives.
21 May 2012
Drug War Hero - The Computer Game!

Drug War Hero - The Computer Game!

The HCLU, together with Mito, a Budapest-based communication agency, created an online computer game to educate the public about the consequences of the global war on drugs and raise awareness on the Count the Costs! campaign.
24 May 2012
IDPC recruits Senior Policy and Operations Manager

IDPC recruits Senior Policy and Operations Manager

The Senior Policy and Operations Manager will contribute to the strengthening of our secretariat operations and lead on the development of IDPC’s policy and advocacy work with a specific focus on health and HIV issues. Please apply by 5th June 2012!
24 May 2012
IDPC recruits Communications Volunteer

IDPC recruits Communications Volunteer

The Communications Volunteer will enhance enhance IDPC’s visibility by supporting a comprehensive communication strategy, as well as contribute to the smooth running of the work of the IDPC Secretariat through providing administrative and research support.
29 May 2012
Mapping the Universe of Drugs

Mapping the Universe of Drugs

We are very excited to introduce a map of the Universe of Drugs. An effort by Espolea to better inform new generations of drug users who require navigation directions regarding psychoactive substances.