Past Events

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Stimulus Conference 2023 [Postponed]

Ottawa, Canada

5 October 2023 - 7 October 2023

Stimulus is the largest national harm reduction and drug policy gathering in Canada where people who use drugs and people from communities impacted by the War on Drugs are encouraged to lead and participate.

In defence of decriminalisation —a baseline upon which to build sustainable drug policy

Online

3 October 2023

This event aims to dispel myths on drug decriminalisation and highlight best practices, with a critical perspective to improve this framework for the benefit of communities.

Nordic Reform Conference 2023

Oslo, Norway

29 September 2023 - 30 September 2023

NRC brings together front-line health workers, researchers, policymakers, politicians, and individuals with lived experiences of drug use. This dynamic forum serves as a spark for inspiring talks, innovative ideas, and transformative discussions.

Pregnancy and overdose: The roles of harm redux, healthcare and criminalization

Online

28 September 2023 - 28 September 2023

This event will examine how drug criminalisation contributes to family separation and overdose during pregnancy.

Ukraine's drug policy strategy: What is the government planning?

Kyiv, Ukraine / Online

28 September 2023

The event will present the first results and further steps of the public discussion of the draft national strategy on drugs until 2030.

Online briefing on the work of the United Nations' CCPCJ and CND

Online

27 September 2023

Civil society, UN agencies and Member states will discuss key practicalities of ongoing processes at the heart of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).

CCPCJ thematic discussions on the implementation of the Kyoto Declaration

Vienna, Austria / Online

21 September 2023 - 22 September 2023

The sessions will provide a platform to share information, good practices and lessons learned.

Special event: Human rights challenges in addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem

Geneva, Switzerland

20 September 2023

The Panel will provide a platform for international human rights experts, representatives of State and civil society organisations to discuss findings and recommendations of the latest OHCHR report on the human rights impacts of drug policies.

Beyond prohibition: Unpacking the connection between drug policies and sustainable development priorities

New York / Online

19 September 2023

This side event at the 2023 SDG summit underscores that without a major reframing of the 'world drug problem' and a focus on sustainable development priorities, there is a risk of falling short of achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Cannabis regulation in Europe: Country experiences

Online

13 September 2023

As more and more countries uncovr the numerous benefits of cannabis legalisation, EMCDDA explore the experiences of Malta, Germany and the Netherlands in regulating cannabis at the national level.

Distributing naloxone by any means necessary: Virtual launch of Peer-to-Peer Naloxone (P2PN)

Online

13 September 2023

EuroNPUD and IOAD launch the 2nd edition of the Peer-to-Peer Naloxone (P2PN) Technical Guide, showcasing case studies from Slovenia, Portugal and Canada and highlighting the role of peers in distributing naloxone to people who use drugs.

'Aid for the war on drugs' - Report launch

Online

12 September 2023

HRI launch their new report which looks at how wealthy governments are using international aid to fund the global war on drugs.