60th Human Rights Council: Drug policy oppportunities - Harm Reduction International

The upcoming 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, to be held between 8 September and 8 October 2025, presents critical opportunities for reflecting on the impacts of drug control policies on human rights worldwide and on States’ obligations to promote and protect people’s rights, while discussing pathways for reform. Below are some key moments where drug policy will or can be addressed, and suggestions for mainstreaming drug policy in the session.