Global Commission on Drug Policy joins day of action calling for an end to criminalisation of drug use

Today, The Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) a group of distinguished international leaders including seven former presidents – is launching the campaign, “Hey, We Need to Talk About Drugs”. A series of advertisements addressing key facts and recommendations around the failure of the War on Drugs and the growing political debate on alternatives to approaching the issue.

The advertisements, featuring strong black and white photographs and five core messages, can be found on www.needtotalkaboutdrugs.com. Created for wide online use to support ongoing efforts and advocates of drug policy reform, the ads are being translated and adapted to different national scenarios without losing their global meaning.

With the aim to strenghten ongoing social awareness and human rights advocacy efforts, the “Hey, We Need to Talk About Drugs” outreach strategy is being launched in coordination with the Support, Dont’Punish campaign and its 2014 Global Day of Action on June 26th.

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