A global network promoting objective and open debate on drug policy
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Espolea is a youth-led NGO based in Mexico that works with young people defending human rights, sexual and reproductive rights, gender equality and fighting HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination.
A harm reduction approach should include friendly and objective information regarding different substances that are usually consumed via methods other than injecting.
In this edition of Guidelines for Debate of Espolea, Marián Gulías Ogando explains the concept of gender-based violence, examining how it is manifested and analysing some of its causes.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), Youth RISE and Espolea take this opportunity to call on Member States to remove criminal sanctions placed on young people who use 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.
This issue of Guidelines for debate seeks to generate a broader and better understanding of the meaning of “harm reduction”, what it implies and how it can be utilised through a framework of respect towards human rights and with a youth-friendly perspective.
This edition of Guidelines for Debate aims to define what gender perspective is and to provide guidance for its incorporation in the
development of public programs and policies.
The intent of this edition of Guidelines for Debate is to clarify discussion items around the so-called “youth perspective”, identifying what it is and where it comes from, while considering elements and tools used for analysis.
In recent years, Mexico has witnessed an unprecedented increase in the use of legal and illegal drugs. This new document aims to guide policy recommendations for Mexico to upgrade its alcohol policy.
This edition of Guidelines for Debate (GPD) seeks to help define what drug policy is and provide guidelines to challenge its design and impacts from a youth perspective while respecting human rights. To this end, the paper proposes a dynamic discussion from which to rethink the current debate to...
Today is the official launch of the call for applications to form part of the Working Committees of the Washington DC YouthForce. To realize its objectives and better represent the voices of all young people, the Washington DC YouthForce is seeking members to join the 4 different organizing...
This small film shows Mexican empathy that due own experience can tell of the disaster driven by poor drug policies or strategies and that kill younger generations by dozens daily.
Youth articulated messages from the conference in unequivocal, spirited language. Beyond mere protest, these statements also included several propositions for useful reforms.
Young people met during the III Latin American and I Mexican Drug Policy Conference and agreed on key messages under which to work across the region. This video serves as the first element of a regional advocacy campaign calling for drug policy reform.
In the framework of the III Latin American and I Mexican Drug Policy Conference, young people will organise a series of activities for other young people.
