7 May 2019Mexico’s president proposes drug decriminalisation with legal supply via prescriptionWhile details are still to be fleshed out, the document signals a potential sharp departure from prohibition.
7 May 2019People Before Politics: 4 key points in HR19’s opening ceremonyThe conference highlighted the devastating impacts of current drug policies on communities worldwide, and avenues to shift course and offer redress.
7 May 2019The Brazilian harm reduction community is calling for helpBrazilian activists call for solidarity amidst national backlash against harm reduction and drug policy reform.
7 May 2019Rio de Janeiro: Killings by police hit a record high in Brazilian stateThe "tough-on-trafficking" approach of Rio's new governor is proving devastating.
7 May 2019Legalising cannabis in New Zealand - A grower’s perspectiveThe 2020 New Zealand referendum could help small growers transit to the formal economy.
7 May 2019Rage against the dying of the light: In search of justice in the PhilippinesLocal activists work intensely to counter the regime's onslaught of human rights abuses.
14 May 2019Brazil Statement at HR19 The war on drugs has always been a war against people, against public health, against human rights and against science.
14 May 2019Declaração das organizações da sociedade civil sobre Brasil em HR19A guerra as drogas é sempre uma guerra contra as pessoas, contra a saúde, contra direitos e contra a ciência.
21 May 2019IDPC recruits new Team AssistantWe are looking to appoint a Team Assistant to contribute to the smooth running of our secretariat operations based in London, and to provide essential administrative and accounting support to a small but dynamic and busy team. Apply before 6th June!
30 May 2019Brazilian minister disagrees with results of drug survey, shelves report and attacks researchersBolsonaro's regime continues onslaught against research and evidence-based drug policy.
31 May 2019South African Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, to go after drug dealers, usersThe incoming minister has advocated for a "drug-free country" and vowed to "clean the streets" of drug dealers and users.