IDPC and TNI argue that the WHO’s recommendations will be an opportunity for African States to further decolonise drug control and strengthen the legal basis for emerging medicinal cannabis programmes.
The 5th Brandenburg Forum offered a space for government, UN and civil society representatives to discuss the state of play of international drug policy as well as recent trends and developments.
IDPC and the Japan Advocacy Network for Drug Policy provide an overview of drug use in Japan, responses by public authorities and available support by civil society.
IDPC, WOLA, EQUIS and a host of community-led organisations and allies offer an overview of the many challenges faced by trans women in prison in Latin America.
IDPC offers recommendations to the new UNODC Director related to a range of key concerns, including on UN system-wide coherence, human rights and health.
IDPC and the Inspire Project analyse trends and factors mediating the imprisonment of women for drug offences, offering recommendations to reduce incarceration, improve prison conditions and facilitate post-release transitions.
IDPC and GDPO unpick key issues raised by the 2019 World Drug Report through the lens of public health, including the expansion of regulated cannabis markets, the non-medical use of tramadol in Africa and challenges related to data-collection.
Government, civil society and community representatives discussed the state of play of debates in Vienna as well as developments in the field of human rights, development, public health and novel trends.
