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Publications3 September 2026

Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the enforcement of drug laws and policies — Report of the UN EMLER

The UN Expert Mechanism on Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement calls for a fundamental shift away from punitive and militarised drug policies towards decriminalisation, responsible regulation and approaches grounded in racial justice, human rights, public health and community participation.

Events

63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council

Geneva, Switzerland

7 September 2026

The 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council provides an important forum for advancing human rights worldwide, including in relation to drug policies and their impacts on affected communities.

News28 August 2026

Legal regulation: Justice, profit and The Next Fix

In conversation with IDPC's outgoing Executive Director Ann Fordham, Kojo Koram explores the forces shaping drug policy’s future, from colonialism and racialised criminalisation to corporate capture and reparative measures.

Events

8th International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health (LEPH2026)

Leeds, United Kingdom

6 September 2026 - 9 September 2026

LEPH2026 will bring together law enforcement, public health, policy and research experts to explore approaches at the intersection of policing and public health, including on drug policy and harm reduction.

Blog13 August 2026

IDPC labelled 'undesirable' by the Russian Federation

IDPC’s designation as an ‘undesirable organisation’ exemplifies Russia’s crackdown on civil society and human rights and, while it will not deter our work, it poses serious risks for people in Russia who engage with or share it.

Publications23 July 2026

Ten years of the Brandenburg Forum on Drugs and Development Policies - Anniversary report

The Global Partnership on Drug Policies and Development reflects on ten years of the Brandenburg Forum and its contribution to more humane, development-oriented, evidence-based and rights-affirming drug policies.

Blog22 July 2026

Celebrating our legacy, welcoming the next chapter

As IDPC marks its twentieth anniversary, the Board celebrates Ann Fordham’s transformative leadership and welcomes Jamie Bridge and Marie Nougier to guide the network’s next chapter.

Blog22 July 2026

Love is the drug - A love letter to the beautiful, courageous drug policy reform movement

After nearly 18 years at the helm of IDPC, Ann Fordham shares a farewell message celebrating the courage, solidarity and joy of the drug policy reform movement.

Events

CND Intersessional meeting - Thematic discussions (December 2026)

Vienna, Austria

7 December 2026 - 9 December 2026

The CND will hold thematic discussions in December 2026.

Publications22 July 2026

Progress amidst uncertainty: Report of the 69th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

IDPC discusses the Commission's post-consensus 'new normal' and how it creates opportunities for progress on harm reduction and reform amid growing divisions and threats to rights.

Publications20 July 2026

Counter-terrorism law, organised crime and human rights — Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism

IDPC, CELS, HRI and WOLA warn that conflating drug trafficking with terrorism enables unlawful military action, weakens human rights protections and restricts civil society space.

News20 July 2026

End the criminalisation of drug use

Record drug seizures, falling retail prices and overcrowded prisons expose the failure of punitive drug control across South-East Asia and strengthen the case for decriminalisation.

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