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Africa challenges criminalisation

29 June 2021

Online

This one-day seminar will discuss the most urgent and widespread issues of criminalisation in Africa while providing alternatives to policing and international guidelines.

Events 12 June 2021

Harm reduction advocacy brief for the Middle East and North Africa region

MENAHRA presents an in-depth review of the development harm reduction responses in the region over the past decade.

Publications May 26, 2021

The 64th Session of CND: ‘An African war on Africa’

A minority of African nations with diplomatic representation in Vienna has stifled the continent's voice for progressive drug policy reform.

Blog Posts May 19, 2021

Religious leaders guide on harm reduction in the MENA region

20 May 2021 11:00

Webinar

MENAHRA discusses the role of religious leaders in advancing harm reduction.

Events 18 May 2021

Assessment of situation and response of drug use and its harms in the Middle East and North Africa

MENAHRA shines a light on the unsafety and limits in access to support facing people who use drugs in the region.

Publications April 20, 2021

A sustainable future for cannabis farmers ‘alternative development’ opportunities in the legal cannabis market

TNI argues in favour of prioritising the participation of small farmers to advance sustainable and equitable markets.

Publications April 17, 2021

Harm reduction in action

Frontline AIDS explains the need to shift focus from criminalising drugs to adequately equipping a health-orientated response.

Publications April 16, 2021

Report: Virtual regional conference on COVID-19 and the decriminalisation of petty offences in Africa

APCOF sheds lights on the impact of securitised responses to the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalised populations.

Publications March 30, 2021

Resilience and vulnerability in times of the pandemic

Millions of farmers who make a living cultivating illegal crops have seen the precariousness of their situation compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

News Alerts March 23, 2021

From Invisibility to Influence: The evolution of participation of people who use drugs in the Global Fund

INPUD demonstrates how the increased involvement of people who use drus in the Global Fund strengthens drug-related harm reduction programmes.

Publications March 16, 2021

"Righting a Wrong!": Virtual convening around African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights' advisory opinion on vagrancy laws

25 March 2021

Online

What implications for the declaration by the African Court on Human and People's Rights on colonial-era vagrancy laws violating the African Charter on Human rights?

Events 8 March 2021

After 30-year jail sentence for cannabis users, some demand decriminalization in Tunis

The imposition of draconian penalties for simple drug use have prompted a wave of outrage in the country.

News Alerts March 5, 2021

Drug policies & development: Conflict or coexistence? - Panel 1: Drug policies, security & peacebuilding

This event will discuss the intersection of drug control, security and peacebuilding and the impact of drug control on women and gender issues.

Events March 4, 2021

Morocco set to legalise cannabis production for medical use

The government proposes a system of licences for farmer cooperatives.

News Alerts March 2, 2021

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 drug markets, crime, corruption and terrorism.

Events 22 February 2021

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

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

Events February 16, 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

International Drug Policy Consortium

Middle East / North Africa

Africa challenges criminalisation

Harm reduction advocacy brief for the Middle East and North Africa region

The 64th Session of CND: ‘An African war on Africa’

Religious leaders guide on harm reduction in the MENA region

Assessment of situation and response of drug use and its harms in the Middle East and North Africa

A sustainable future for cannabis farmers ‘alternative development’ opportunities in the legal cannabis market

Harm reduction in action

Report: Virtual regional conference on COVID-19 and the decriminalisation of petty offences in Africa

Resilience and vulnerability in times of the pandemic

From Invisibility to Influence: The evolution of participation of people who use drugs in the Global Fund

"Righting a Wrong!": Virtual convening around African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights' advisory opinion on vagrancy laws

After 30-year jail sentence for cannabis users, some demand decriminalization in Tunis

Drug policies & development: Conflict or coexistence? - Panel 1: Drug policies, security & peacebuilding

Morocco set to legalise cannabis production for medical use

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

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