Report launch: Latin America’s Overuse of Pretrial Detention is Disproportionately Affecting Women

A new report released today shows how harsh drug policies have spurred the overuse of pretrial detention in Latin America, disproportionately affecting women.

Press Releases June 4, 2019

Pretrial detention in Latin America: The disproportionate impact on women deprived of liberty for drug offenses

This report provides the most recent data on the use of pretrial detention in Latin America, looks specifically at its impact on women, and concludes with recommendations to reduce the number of women in pretrial detention.

Publications June 3, 2019

Brazil Statement at HR19

The war on drugs has always been a war against people, against public health, against human rights and against science.

News Alerts May 14, 2019

Childhood that matters: The impact of drug policy on children of incarcerated parents in Latin America and the Caribbean

The report explores the impact of drug policies on young people with incarcerated caretakers and offers recommendations to reduce related harms.

Publications May 8, 2019

Childhood that matters: The impact of drug policies on children and adolescents with imprisoned mothers and fathers in Latin America and the Caribbean

29 April 2019

Washington DC, United States

The launch event for a study based on fieldwork on the impact on children and adolescents throughout the region.

Events 25 April 2019

The WHO’s first-ever critical review of cannabis

WOLA, TNI and GDPO discuss progress and substantial shortcomings in the WHO-ECDD's recommendations on cannabis scheduling.

Publications April 5, 2019

Restarting aerial fumigation of drug crops in Colombia is a mistake

Rather than investing millions in a counterproductive strategy, the government should focus in honouring its commitments to farmers under the Peace Accords.

News Alerts April 4, 2019

Responding to America's opioids crisis

28 February 2019 15:00-17:00

Washington Office on Latin America, 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400

The discussion will discuss options on how to deal with this ever-growing challenge, including the future direction of domestic policy.

Events 20 February 2019

Responding to America's opioids crisis

28 February 2019 15:00-17:00

Washington Office on Latin America, 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400

The discussion will discuss options on how to deal with this ever-growing challenge, including the future direction of domestic policy.

Events 20 February 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

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Report launch: Latin America’s Overuse of Pretrial Detention is Disproportionately Affecting Women

Pretrial detention in Latin America: The disproportionate impact on women deprived of liberty for drug offenses

Brazil Statement at HR19

Childhood that matters: The impact of drug policy on children of incarcerated parents in Latin America and the Caribbean

Childhood that matters: The impact of drug policies on children and adolescents with imprisoned mothers and fathers in Latin America and the Caribbean

The WHO’s first-ever critical review of cannabis

Restarting aerial fumigation of drug crops in Colombia is a mistake

Responding to America's opioids crisis

Responding to America's opioids crisis

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

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