This article seeks to expose the tensions between the enforcement of drug laws and human rights, highlighting the negative impacts that repressive drug policy has on vulnerable populations.
EHRN explores the transition-related situation in Belarus and describes challenges associated with ensuring sustainability of HIV prevention programmes in this country.
O artigo procura demonstrar como as convenções e leis de drogas estão em tensão com os direitos humanos, gerando diversos impactos negativos, multiplicando a violência e a repressão dos setores mais vulneráveis da população nos países em que foram implementadas.
The report draws on first-hand interviews and in depth policy analysis providing concrete recommendations for developing a more human rights focused Nigerian drug policy.
In a new brochure, Human Rights Watch and nine other organizations document the challenges and opportunities in Francophone Africa, and call on leaders in the region to step up.
This OSF report explores how the laws that subject drug offenders to capital punishment are inextricably linked to the international war on drugs and provides recommendations for governments to review current policies and explore alternate, less draconian sanctions.
IDPC highlights three critical points of consideration and recommends a series of steps Australia should take in advocating for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty.
Transform's Steve Rolles and Niamh Eastwood from Release explore the issues around drug decriminalisation and look at how decriminalisation policies have been implemented around the world.
Experts propose a three-step process for national-level transitions to voluntary, evidence- and community-based drug dependence treatment and support services.
Following a short overview of the UNGASS process, the brief highlights common issues across the region that have been prioritized by ANPUD with specific recommendations.
