The Malaysian government's review of criminal penalties for drug-related offences signals a progressive step towards a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug use in the region.
IDPC invites applications from eligible persons in the Philippines who are passionate about using their legal skills and experience to help people that are negatively affected by drug laws in the country.
Following the the first known execution of a woman in two decades in Singapore and a string of recent executions for drug-related offences, Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister condemns the use of the death penalty in all cases and under any circumstances.
Policy changes broadening the range of state responses to people who use drugs have facilitated the work of peer-led organisations providing health and harm reduction.
The Civic Futures Initiative explore (among other 'wars') the impact that Duterte’s oppressive and securitised 'war on drugs' in the Philippines had on the civic space of those who advocate against the drug policy and document abuses under it.
Experts welcomed the abolition of the mandatory death penalty and the government's willingness to consider decriminalisation, whilst underscoring criminalisation should not be replaced with mandatory treatment.
The Antipolo Declaration, under the aegis of the government and the UN, commits to align drug control and drug treatment strategies with international norms, in collaboration with civil society.
The government says it withdrew from the Rome Statute before proceedings began, but the ICC prosecutor argues against that interpretation as a preliminary examination was already ongoing.
The incoming Thai government coalition must put electoral politics aside and focus on enacting drug policies grounded in principles of social justice, harm reduction, and human rights.
Amid the hope for decriminalisation, there remains a fear that compulsory treatment will replace criminalisation and continue to undermine the autonomy of people who use drugs.
