Past Events

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69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

Vienna, Austria

9 March 2026 - 13 March 2026

The 69th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs is expected to take place on 9-13 March 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

International Chemsex Conference: Optimising support and care for people engaging in chemsex

Antwerp, Belgium

3 March 2026 - 5 March 2026

A transdisciplinary conference examining the complex realities of chemsex and advancing evidence-based, harm reduction and gender-responsive approaches to support and care, grounded in community expertise and human rights.

CND 69: Key issues and opportunities

Online

25 February 2026

The webinar will discuss the key issues that are likely to structure the debates, including in relation to tabled resolutions, and present how IDPC member organisations have used this forum for their advocacy.

VNGOC Q&A on the 69th CND

12 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

The VNGOC invites civil society representatives to an informal online meeting to share updates and practical information about the SEssion, including modalities for NGO participation and key civil society activities.

WHO Operational guide for needle and syringe programmes for people who inject drugs - Global webinar

Online

5 February 2026

This webinar launches WHO’s new operational guide on needle and syringe programmes, highlighting practical implementation, community leadership, and the role of NSPs in achieving the 2030 HIV and viral hepatitis targets.

Drug policy and people deprived of liberty: Connecting movement and international advocacy strategies

Online

27 January 2026

This event will examine key human rights standards on access to health and harm reduction in prisons, while sharing lessons learned from regional and international advocacy experiences.

Our words matter: Advancing inclusive language and a human rights-based approach to criminal justice at the United Nations

Online

9 January 2026

Join this virtual seminar to learn how inclusive, dignity-based language can strengthen human rights and improve criminal justice outcomes at the UN.

The ‘narcoterrorism’ threat: Exploring avenues to uphold human rights amidst a new 'war on drugs'

Online

9 December 2025

As the 'narcoterrorism' rhetoric is weaponised to intensify the 'war on drugs', this event explores its human rights consequences and the mechanisms needed to ensure accountability and protect international law.

Reconvened CND 68th Session

Vienna, Austria

4 December 2025 - 5 December 2025

This will be a joint meeting reconvening both the CND 68th session and the 34th CCPCJ session.

23rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA)

Accra, Ghana

3 December 2025 - 8 December 2025

The 23rd ICASA seeks to drive integrated, innovative, and rights-based responses to end AIDS, TB, and malaria while strengthening health systems and pandemic preparedness.

Rethinking coca: Indigenous knowledge, science, and international drug policy

Vienna, Austria

3 December 2025

Join researchers, policymakers and Andean community voices at CEU Vienna to explore coca’s cultural, scientific and political dimensions — and what the WHO’s review means for global drug governance.

Harm reduction across South-Eastern Europe: struggle and hope beyond the numbers

Online

25 November 2025

This webinar examines the crossroads facing harm reduction in South-Eastern Europe, shining a light on service shutdowns, innovation, and the community resilience keeping people alive.