Open letter to Cesar Gaviria on the upcoming Colombian elections

IDPC expresses concern about Commissioner Gaviria's endorsement of a presidential candidate whose proposals on drug policy are in stark contrast with the ones made by the Global Commission on Drug Policy.

News Alerts June 12, 2018

Geneva-Vienna dialogue on the world drug problem

11 May 2018

Geneva, Switzerland

Mexico, Austria, Switzerland and the Global Commission on Drug Policy organise a Vienna-Geneva dialogue on the direction and pending challenges facing the global drug control regime.

Events 7 May 2018

The war on drugs in Southeast Asia

The zero-tolerance approach in the region has led to widespread human rights violations.

News Alerts February 5, 2018

A template to fight addiction in Punjab

Punjab state takes a huge step in the fight against opioid crisis, opening an outpatient opioid assisted treatment centre.

News Alerts January 17, 2018

The world drug perception problem: Countering prejudices about people who use drugs

The Global Commission on Drug Policy highlights how negative perceptions of people who use drugs underpin their discrimination, and suggest avenues for political, medical and other State authorities to break the cycle of stigma.

Publications January 10, 2018

ASEAN: Drugs might harm individuals, but current policies undermine social cohesion

All parties should question if current drug policies are actually contributing to the reduction of poverty and inequality, increased access to health and development in general.

News Alerts November 22, 2017

ASEAN: Drugs might harm individuals, but current policies undermine social cohesion

All parties should question if current drug policies are actually contributing to the reduction of poverty and inequality, increased access to health and development in general.

News Alerts November 22, 2017

Helen Clark takes job at Global Commission on Drug Policy

"I believe that drug policy needs to evolve from a substance-based to a people-centered approach," Clark said.

News Alerts November 22, 2017

A briefing on human rights and drug policies

1 November 2017

Geneva, Switzerland

This Intersessional Briefing will provide information to delegates and serves as a platform for discussion on how the human rights system can contribute to the ongoing process, supplementing work by other agencies in the UN system and delivering on its mandate.

Events 29 October 2017

The opioid crisis in North America

Despite advances towards public health approaches, leadership is desperately lacking in addressing this urgent crisis.

Publications October 3, 2017

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Open letter to Cesar Gaviria on the upcoming Colombian elections

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A template to fight addiction in Punjab

The world drug perception problem: Countering prejudices about people who use drugs

ASEAN: Drugs might harm individuals, but current policies undermine social cohesion

ASEAN: Drugs might harm individuals, but current policies undermine social cohesion

Helen Clark takes job at Global Commission on Drug Policy

A briefing on human rights and drug policies

The opioid crisis in North America

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