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High-level launch of UNODC’s strategic vision for Africa 2030

24 February 2021 06:45

Online

UNODC hosts a webcast to outline their revitalized approach to the African continent in addressing the impact of drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism during the Decade of Action.

Events 2 days, 4 hours ago

COVID-19 and the impact on drug use and harm reduction programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

22 February 2021 12:00-12:00

Online

MENAHRA hosts a webinar to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected implementation of harm reduction programmes in the MENA region.

Events 16 February 2021

Alternative development: Sustainable change through development-oriented drug policy

The BMZ identifies obstacles and opportunities in the provision of alternative livelihoods, including through the cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes.

Publications February 9, 2021

Mapping harm reduction services for women who use drugs - WHRIN regional survey results

WHRIN maps the availability and accessibility of harm reduction services for women who use drugs around the world.

Publications January 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia curbs death penalty in move to soften image

A moratorium on the capital punishment for drug offences has seen the kingdom's execution rate drop 85%.

News Alerts January 28, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, drug use, drug-related harms and responses in south European Neighbourhood Policy countries

The EMCDDA provides an overview of the pandemic's impact in drug markets, service provision and people who use drugs.

Publications January 9, 2021

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2020 - MENA chapter

24 - 20 November 2020

Online

MENAHRA and HRI discuss the limited harm reduction provision in the MENA region, highlight progress and point to avenues to fill the glaring gaps.

Events 21 November 2020

Is Morocco’s cannabis landrace the way forward?

A regulated cannabis market could ensure traditional varieties, as well as cultivation and production practices, are valued and benefit traditional growers.

Blog Posts October 8, 2020

Asia's prisons are filling up with women. Many are victims of the war on drugs

CNN

Thumbnail: International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)

Coverage October 5, 2020

COVID19 and women living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa

28 September 2020 12:00-13:00

Online

MENAHRA will host its first virtual webinar on COVID19 and Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) in the MENA.

Events 26 September 2020

Access to controlled medicines in Africa

29 September 2020 17:30-18:00

Online webinar

Panelists will discuss and deliver recommendations on how balanced, optimised drug policies can help mitigating the pain medicine crisis on the continent.

Events 25 September 2020

Virtual conference on drug demand reduction in Africa - Prevention, treatment and epidemiology

16 September - 10 November 2020

Online

The Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction in Africa - Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology will take place through a series of six plenary sessions beginning September 16, 2020, through to November 10, 2020.

Events 8 September 2020

60+ NGOs working in Africa call upon ICASA 2021 to centre the importance of harm reduction in the HIV response

ICASA 2021 is an important opportunity to advance the HIV response by centring the importance of rights-affirming harm-reducing responses to the epidemic among people who use drugs.

News Alerts August 28, 2020

Responses to COVID-19 impacts must include Moroccan cannabis farmers

Despite the difficulties farmers face, cannabis production remains the most immediately viable and rapidly scalable livelihood in the Rif mountains.

Blog Posts August 27, 2020

Coordination, cooperation, and creativity within harm reduction networks in Iran: COVID-19 prevention and control among people who use drugs

This commentary provides early insights into the development of the COVID-19 prevention and control Working Group which enables greater collaboration between government and non-government sectors to develop an equitable COVID-19 response among PWUD.

Publications August 24, 2020

‘2020 vision’: Advocating for drug policy reform in Africa

IDPC and TB/HIV Care offer guidance on the state of play of international and regional drug policy debates to inform national advocacy.

Publications August 11, 2020

African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2023)

The African Union presents its priorities in relation to drug control, including with regard to human rights, criminal justice reform, and alternative development.

Publications August 7, 2020

Regional Conference on Decriminalisation of Petty Offences in Africa

14 - 16 September 2020

Online

The event aims to analyse the impact of measures adopted to contain COVID-19 on the rights and welfare of those experiencing social marginality and other forms of social-economic disadvantage.

Events 29 July 2020

Cannabis rescheduling: What could it mean for Africa?

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.

Publications June 24, 2020

COVID-19: Prisons and detention in Africa

IDPC calls on African States to take urgent action to ensure the safety and health of prison staff and people deprived of liberty.

Publications June 3, 2020

International Drug Policy Consortium

Middle East / North Africa

High-level launch of UNODC’s strategic vision for Africa 2030

COVID-19 and the impact on drug use and harm reduction programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

Alternative development: Sustainable change through development-oriented drug policy

Mapping harm reduction services for women who use drugs - WHRIN regional survey results

Saudi Arabia curbs death penalty in move to soften image

Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, drug use, drug-related harms and responses in south European Neighbourhood Policy countries

The Global State of Harm Reduction 2020 - MENA chapter

Is Morocco’s cannabis landrace the way forward?

Asia's prisons are filling up with women. Many are victims of the war on drugs

COVID19 and women living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa

Access to controlled medicines in Africa

Virtual conference on drug demand reduction in Africa - Prevention, treatment and epidemiology

60+ NGOs working in Africa call upon ICASA 2021 to centre the importance of harm reduction in the HIV response

Responses to COVID-19 impacts must include Moroccan cannabis farmers

Coordination, cooperation, and creativity within harm reduction networks in Iran: COVID-19 prevention and control among people who use drugs

‘2020 vision’: Advocating for drug policy reform in Africa

African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2023)

Regional Conference on Decriminalisation of Petty Offences in Africa

Cannabis rescheduling: What could it mean for Africa?

COVID-19: Prisons and detention in Africa

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