Far from an effort at achieving mutual understanding and genuine consensus on drug policy, the "Global Call to Action" is yet another instance of heavy-handed U.S. “with us or against us” diplomacy.
This violent police operation in São Paulo's 'cracolândia' marks the destruction of a successful harm reduction and social programme, 'De Braços Abertos'.
On Thursday 17th, the Renner-Institut is organising a public presentation and discussion: "Regulation or repression? The future of international drug-policy".
The UNGASS 2016 could signify a watershed moment in the development of international drug policies based on the health, safety and rights of human beings.
On 31 July, the Uruguayan House of Representatives approved a marijuana regulation bill, bringing it one step closer to becoming the first country in the world to legally regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana.
