Study on the impact of the world drug problem on the enjoyment of human rights

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Study on the impact of the world drug problem on the enjoyment of human rights

14 September 2015
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
United Nations

In its resolution 28/28, the Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a study, in consultation with States, United nations agencies and other relevant stakeholders, to be presented to the Council at its thirtieth session, on the impact of the world drug problem on the enjoyment of human rights, and recommendations on respect for and the protection and promotion of human rights in the context of the world drug problem, with particular consideration for the needs of persons affected and persons in vulnerable situations. The present report was prepared pursuant to the request of the Council.

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