Past Events

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High-level workshop about alternatives to incarceration in the Americas

Antigua, Guatemala

16 June 2014 - 19 June 2014

This workshop will analyse best practice around the diverse alternatives to custody which have been developed around the world, in an effort to reduce prison overcrowding in the region.

The impact of the world drug problem on human right

Geneva, Switzerland

16 June 2014

The governments of Switzerland, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico and the Global Commission on Drug Policy will join in for an event on the impact of the world drug problem on human rights during the 26th session of the Human Rights Council.

Launch of first West African Commission on Drugs report

Dakar, Senegal

11 June 2014

On 12th June, the West Africa Commission on Drugs will present strategies for governments and civil society alike in dealing with drugs across the region.

How the war on drugs impedes economic development

New York City, United States of America

9 June 2014

This panel of experts will describe the economic, environmental, and public health consequences of the criminalization of drug use, mass incarceration, and aerial spraying for eradication of coca.

Free training event by the National Needle Exchange Forum

Liverpool, United Kingdom

5 June 2014

The National Needle Exchange Forum organises a new event on 6th of June. Sign up to participate!

National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Conference 2014 (NIDAC)

Melbourne, Australia

3 June 2014 - 5 June 2014

This conference aims to highlight approaches that deemed successful at reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs and among Indigenous Australians.

Mind your eye conference

Palm Beach, Aruba

30 May 2014

This conference will focus on the impact the drug problem has on business and on the security of Aruba.

Inside Guatemala's drug rehab centres

New York, USA

28 May 2014

These photo series offer an unprecedented look inside drug rehabilitation centres in Guatemala City by highlighting the human experience at the intersection of drug use, Christianity, and rehabilitation.

How the light gets in festival: “Hypocrisy and health”

Hereford, UK

25 May 2014 - 24 May 2014

On 25th May, Mike Trace will be joining César Gaviria and Mary Ann Sieghart to debate the West’s approach to drug, alcohol and tobacco policy in ‘Hypocrisy and Health’.

The International Symposium on HIV and Infectious Diseases 2014 Congress

Marseille, France

20 May 2014 - 22 May 2014

The ISHEID will focus on major subjects about HIV/AIDS and emerging infectious diseases. The deadline for abstract submissions is 20 January 2014.

8th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

Rome, Italy

20 May 2014 - 22 May 2014

This conference will focus on drug policy research pertaining to drug markets, the harms caused by both the supply of and demand for drugs, and the intended and unintended consequences of policy.

Regional forum on healthcare and human rights of people who use drugs “Harm Reduction Works – Fund it!"

Chișinău, Moldavia

18 May 2014 - 19 May 2014

This forum aims to create a platform for dialogue between drug user activists, representatives of governments and international organisations about medical and social support of drug users and their human rights in the region.