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

Women deprived of liberty: Joint submission to the OHCHR Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women

This paper provides the latest available data on women incarcerated for drug offences in Latin America, highlights the key human rights challenges they face in the criminal justice system, and offers policy recommendations.

Publications September 28, 2018

Civil society submissions to the Report of the OHCHR on the implementation of the UNGASS Outcome Document with regard to human rights

IDPC members and allies contributed a number of submissions to the call for contributions of the OHCHR concerning the upcoming report on UNGASS implementation and human rights.

Publications May 24, 2018

WOLA, EQUIS, IDPC and Dejusticia submission to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights’ Report on UNGASS Implementation and Human Rights

WOLA, EQUIS, IDPC and Dejusticia outline the negative impacts of drug policies on women and suggest recommendations to mitigate and redress them.

News Alerts May 22, 2018

In bid to intimidate Canada on cannabis regulation, INCB is reckless and wrong

Adapting the UN drug control system to modern realities is long overdue, and if the Board wants to protect the useful elements of the current system, the only option is to facilitate change, through honest discussion and valid guidance.