Although EU countries have made the campaign for worldwide abolition of the death penalty for drug offences a foreign policy priority, many of these states actively perpetuate the death penalty for drug offences by aiding and assisting aggressive anti-drug raids in countries which execute alleged drug offenders.
This event at the 58th Commission on Narcotic Drugs highlighted the existing stigma held against drug users and the need for evidence-based drug dependence treatment and care.
The E-Book of Authorities catalogues agreed UN statements and language on a selection of topics, to show the extent of existing international support for evidence-based drug policies.
After the cessation of Global Fund funding, three organisations continued implementing outreach and needle exchange programmes, but the Serbian government is not taking over the funding of those interventions upon itself.
In the lead up to the 2016 UNGASS, the United Nations Development Programme has spoken out against current international drug policy which disproportionately affects the world’s poor.
This open letter from the relevant Dutch Ministries to the Dutch Parliament, explains their priorities and plans for the Dutch Presidency of the EU during the UNGASS period.
EHRN's Regional Technical Advisory Group is reviewing the expenditure and costs of harm reduction services, as well as their adequacy to meet the needs of people who use drugs.