Gender justice demands drug policy reform - Submission to OHCHR for report on the impact of drug policies on women and girls

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Gender justice demands drug policy reform - Submission to OHCHR for report on the impact of drug policies on women and girls

15 June 2026

Harm Reduction International (HRI), Women and Harm Reduction International Network (WHRIN) and the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) welcome the opportunity to provide input ahead of the OHCHR report on human rights challenges in addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem, in particular on the rights of women and girls. This document provides information with a specific focus on access to health and harm reduction services, the genderedimpact of drug law enforcement, and good practices.