IFIP and OSF host a dialogue to discuss drug policies' impacts on Indigenous Peoples and how collective knowledge and collaboration by community leaders can further meaningful change.
A harm reduction resolution was approved at the 67th annual session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, marking a milestone success for civil society's efforts towards rights-based drug policy reform.
IDPC and other organisations encourage the Special Rapporteurs to acknowledge the harmful effects of criminalising drug use and sex work in relation to the policing of people living in poverty in public spaces.
Ahead of the next Global Day of Action (26 June 2024), let us once more mobilise in transnational solidarity to reclaim power and rights for our communities, nurture our growing movement, and demand accountability and redress.
Youth RISE, SSDP International and Young Wave present a sustainability framework to develop skills, knowledge, network and strategies for young people in drug-related organisations internationally.
This year's CND marked a departure from conservative groupthink, fostering genuine debate —including as led by Colombia and the US, tensions among UN agencies' stances, and increased civil society participation.
HRI highlight the continued violation of international human rights standards, reporting a record number of drug-related executions despite some positive policy developments.
Youth Rise underscore key challenges for young people who use opioids, including a lack of access to youth-tailored health and harm reduction, enduring stigma, and marginalisation.
Through case studies across the globe, Amnesty International provides a glimpse on the different ways on how punitive drug policies can inflict violence to communities.