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News13 November 2024

Coca leaf review: a reckoning for global drug control — IDPC statement at the 2024 CND thematic discussions

IDPC calls on the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) to right a historical wrong by supporting the critical review of the coca leaf and ultimately approve its descheduling.

Publications10 November 2024

The global state of harm reduction 2024

Harm Reduction International map out availability of harm reduction services regionally and highlight key issues and populations that remain neglected, including indigenous, incarcerated and young people.

Events

Evidence-based drug policies and harm reduction strategies

Vienna, Austria / Online

12 November 2024

This event will explore evidence-based approaches to drug policy and harm reduction strategies, bringing together experts to discuss public health-focused responses within international policy frameworks.

Publications3 November 2024

57th Human Rights Council: Drug policy highlights

HRI spotlights key concerns from the 57th Human Rights Council, including rising drug-related executions, human rights violations in Sri Lanka, and racial disparities in criminal justice.

Events

Geneva course on drug policy, public health, and diplomacy

Geneva, Switzerland / Online

27 January 2024 - 30 January 2024

A new course hosted online and in person at the University of Geneva will explore current events and evolving perspectives around international drug policy and controlled substances.

Publications16 October 2024

The impact of economic recessions on the use of illicit drugs

EUDA's scoping literature review finds that during times of economic turmoil, use of cannabis among young people may increase, whilst problematic patterns of drug use may become more prevalent.

News16 October 2024

Global coalition supports resolution on the social reintegration of criminalised people at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council

One hundred twenty NGOs from 49 countries voice support for improving social reintegration support systems for former offenders—a group facing disproportionate risk of overdose and drug-related harm.

Events

68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

Vienna, Austria / Online

10 March 2025 - 14 March 2025

The 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will take place at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) between 10-14 March 2025.

News13 October 2024

Indigenous rights, knowledge and expertise should be centred in coca leaf review - IDPC statement to the 47th WHO ECDD

IDPC calls on WHO's Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) to rectify the historical error of the coca leaf scheduling, affirming Indigenous rights, and ensuring their involvement throughout the review process.

Publications4 October 2024

UN CESCR reports reveal drug policy and harm reduction shortcomings in seven countries

Recent UN CESCR observations on a seven countries emphasise the need for rights- and health-based drug policies, including decriminalisation and access to harm reduction.

News3 October 2024

Call for expressions of interest: Director - IDPC Board of Directors

IDPC is seeking to appoint a new member of the Board of Directors to take up position in January 2025.

Publications2 October 2024

Visit to Mexico - Report of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

The expert group recommended the government abandons the punitive approach to drug use and dealing, and seek alternatives to detention.

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