Much work remains to be done but, after years of frustration, it is clear that an improved working relationship between civil society and the UNODC HIV section is emerging.
The INCB needs to work with governments to resolve the increasing dilemmas between their domestic policies and international treaty obligations, rather than trying to pressure them out of democratically developed reforms.
On 31 July, the Uruguayan House of Representatives approved a marijuana regulation bill, bringing it one step closer to becoming the first country in the world to legally regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana.
Against evidences in the Caribbean experience, the scientific evidence in support of therapeutic cannabis use has largely been ignored by the scientific community.
Pope Francis’ confused statement about drug “liberalization” not being the solution to the problem of drug dependence, shows the need for more targeted education of both the press and key public opinion leaders.
On 26 June 2013, activists in 41 cities from all around the world took part in the SUPPORT. DON’T PUNISH. “Global Day of Action” – a collective show of force that illustrates the ever growing support for drastically changing the way we approach drug control.
The forum aimed to learn more about the challenges faced by people who grow crops declared illicit, and to give a voice to this vulnerable population in the design and implementation of national drug policies.
IDPC co-organised an expert roundtable with the Thailand Ministry of Justice Rights and Liberties Protection Department to discuss and review effective legal frameworks for managing drug-related problems.
