The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime examines the impact of past UN Crime Congresses and considers ways to better leverage its potential.
This INPUD Technical Brief explains how Universal Health Coverage (UHC) can be both an opportunity and a concern for the health and rights of people who use drugs.
This discussion paper presents innovative steps taken by UN Member States in implementing commitments undertaken at the 2016 UNGASS, and with respect to the 2030 Agenda.
This publication summarises the experiences and stories of affected female small farmers and aims to encourage political decision-makers and implementing organisations to include them in their development-oriented drug programmes.
Whilst WHO member states aim to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030, interviews with 'at risk' individuals suggest that insufficient awareness of the illness and a lack of health facilities act as barriers to these ambitious targets.
The NZ Drug Foundation provides an overview of their proposals and recommendations for responsible regulation building up to the 2020 general election vote for the legalisation of cannabis.
The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance on implementing HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B programmes for people who use stimulant drugs and who are at risk of contracting these viruses.
Volteface sheds light on the role of social media in facilitating access to controlled substances and the impact of this phenomenon, particularly on young people.
The London Joint Working Group explores current barriers and solutions to improve data sharing pathways between testing, treatment and care for hepatitis C patients in the UK.
Limited access to syringes and needles as well as a lack of knowledge regarding the risks of sharing injecting equipment are some the causes of HIV and Hep C infections in Uganda.
Given that many African states are invested in the 'war on drugs', the importance of UNGASS is extremely prevalent, particularly given the long history of punitive drug policy on this continent.
This research shows that putting people through programs that aim to help and support them as an alternative to incarceration reduce the odds of recidivism.
This research piece explores how a shift in drug policing towards harm reduction can create an environment for people who use drugs where police is an ally rather than an adversary.
The Dundee Drugs Commission presents its findings and recommendations to transform the city's approach to drug use, offering a blueprint for the city and the rest of the country.
