This questionnaire invites civil society organisations to comment on the work of the Board on the monitoring and reporting standards in relation to cannabis and cannabis-related substances.

IDPC and GDPO take a critical look at the narratives that the UN drug control system constructs to justify its own existence, and to create an appearance of success.

IDPC and GDPO take a critical look at the narratives that the UN drug control system constructs to justify its own existence, and to create an appearance of success.

To mark this year's Human Rights Day, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) calls on States parties to the three international drug control conventions to place human rights at the centre of their drug control policies.

To mark this year's Human Rights Day, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) calls on States parties to the three international drug control conventions to place human rights at the centre of their drug control policies.

Urgent action is needed to ensure that national systems improve access to controlled medicines for people affected by emergencies, including pandemics, and climate-related disasters.

In one of her first tweets after assuming the presidency, Ms Pavadia stressed that drug control measures must respect human rights – a welcome statement that follows the INCB’s new emphasis on human rights, already assumed by her predecessor, Mr Cornelis de Joncheere.

IDPC provides an overview of INCB activities over the past quarter.

The INCB's annual report reflects both progress and shortcomings in the Board's approach to drug control, further integrating human rights considerations whilst showing a degree of inflexibility in relation to national criminal justice reforms.