Rights-based approach to overdose epidemic must include decriminalisation

The criminalisation of people who use drugs is inconsistent with human rights norms.

News Alerts February 1, 2019

A pivotal decade for the movement to end the “war on drugs"

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Coverage January 10, 2019

Women in prison: The devastating impact of rising incarceration in the Americas

What are the most recent trends regarding women’s incarceration in the Americas? What are the innovative strategies being launched to counter this phenomenon? And how are affected women coming together and organising for reform?

Events January 7, 2019

A pivotal decade for the movement to end the “war on drugs”

Despite challenges, civil society efforts toward reform are stronger than ever.

News Alerts January 4, 2019

Breaking Good - how to end the war on drugs

28 November 2018 16:00-18:00

New York City, United States

This talk examines international perspectives, experiences, and approaches in realizing the drug reform goals in Ecuador, Ghana, The United Kingdom, and The United States.

Events 27 November 2018

Drug law reform comes to Mexico

In addition to the decision of the Supreme court to overturn the ban of marijuana for personal, the incoming government is 'committed' to effectively establish a regulated cannabis market.

News Alerts November 22, 2018

Expecting better: improving health and rights for pregnant women who use drugs

OSF sheds light on the stigma, discrimination and punishment borne by pregnant women who use drugs, offering a series of recommendations to improve health and life outcomes for them and their children.

Publications October 25, 2018

Police & harm reduction

OSF suggests new approaches to policing that centre on harm reduction and community support.

Publications July 24, 2018

Reimagining Drug Policy Through Artistic Expression

25 June 2018

New York, New York USA

On June 25th, Open Society Foundations will be hosting an event to show support for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking through an artistic platform that illuminates the effects of drug policies on communities all across the world.

Events 20 June 2018

Coca industrialization: A path to innovation, development and peace in Colombia

OSF explores the potential that the coca leaf holds and sets out the parameters for a system that could significantly expand coca industrialization in a manner that makes the most of its social, political, economic, and environmental benefits.

Publications June 1, 2018

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