Since President Duterte came to power in June 2016, there have been thousands of killings as part of his government’s anti-drug campaign in the Philippines.
The new legal framework allows cannabis social clubs to grow enough cannabis to meet the demand of their member base, without exceeding 150 kilograms per year.
This marks the first instance of a state approving the oral and nasal consumption - such as swallowing or snorting - of drugs in a safer consumption facility outside of Europe.
The Strategic Advisory Group to The United Nations on HIV and Drug Use recognised the increased risk of HIV exposure faced by PWUD and the inadequate funding for harm reduction programmes.
The international conference highlighted the challenges faced by women who use drugs including poverty, discrimination and inadequate access to medical and social services.
В Бишкеке 5 июня при поддержке Фонда "Сорос-Кыргызстан" прошла международная конференция, посвящённая вопросам профилактики гендерного насилия в отношении женщин из уязвимых групп, употребляющих наркотики, и женщин, оказывающих секс-услуги, которые подвергаются насилию и дискриминации.
Although a framework for cultivation and distribution has yet to be announced, doctors will now be able to legally prescribe the drug for a variety of medical conditions.
The product of a collaboration between GREA and the University of Geneva, it will connect relevant stakeholders working on issues related to psychoactive substances.
The alert clarifies what requirements need to be met if a member state pursues a medical cannabis program, including a licensing system and the creation of a national cannabis agency.
