The NYNGOC provides a platform for discussion of drugs and drug-related subjects and interfaces with the United Nations to collaborate on solutions to global drug problems.
Tennessee’s draconian law criminalizing pregnant drug users could help the country keep it’s notorious title as the world’s largest incarcerator of women, an infamy fuelled largely by the war on drugs.
Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield called for "flexible" interpretations of the international drug control treaties at the United Nations meeting in New York City last week, citing marijuana legalisation in Colorado and Washington.
This hearing was held to promote health-based drug policies, guarantee access to essential medicines and respect the dignity of individuals in future drug policies.
On October 17, in collaboration with the Washington Office on Latin America, Brookings hosted a forum to discuss the international repercussions of the United States’ changing approach towards marijuana.