Eradication vs. legal coca: Colombia and Bolivia’s disparate drug policies

As the Colombian government announces a new wave of repression against coca-growing communities, the Bolivian case shows regulation can be viable and effective.

News Alerts 12 Август 2019English

Joint Position Statement on the decision by WHO to withdraw guidance documents

This decision by the WHO puts a decade of progress towards allowing millions of people access to controlled substances for pain relief at risk.

News Alerts 18 Июль 2019English

Report launch: Latin America’s overuse of pretrial detention is disproportionately affecting women

A new report released today shows how harsh drug policies have spurred the overuse of pretrial detention in Latin America, disproportionately affecting women.

Press Releases 4 Июнь 2019English

Pretrial detention in Latin America: The disproportionate impact on women deprived of liberty for drug offenses

This report provides the most recent data on the use of pretrial detention in Latin America, looks specifically at its impact on women, and concludes with recommendations to reduce the number of women in pretrial detention.

Publications 3 Июнь 2019English

2019: Taking stock, looking forward - IDPC webinar

29 Ноябрь 2018 14:00-14:45

London, United Kingdom

2019: Taking Stock, Looking Forward will discuss the state of play of Vienna discussions, discuss the key findings of IDPC's landmark report and provide practical ideas on how to utilise the report for national advocacy, in particular in view of the 2019 target date.

Events 14 Ноябрь 2018English

Women deprived of liberty: Joint submission to the OHCHR Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women

This paper provides the latest available data on women incarcerated for drug offences in Latin America, highlights the key human rights challenges they face in the criminal justice system, and offers policy recommendations.

Publications 28 Сентябрь 2018English

Open letter to Cesar Gaviria on the upcoming Colombian elections

IDPC expresses concern about Commissioner Gaviria's endorsement of a presidential candidate whose proposals on drug policy are in stark contrast with the ones made by the Global Commission on Drug Policy.

News Alerts 12 Июнь 2018English

Civil society submissions to the Report of the OHCHR on the implementation of the UNGASS Outcome Document with regard to human rights

IDPC members and allies contributed a number of submissions to the call for contributions of the OHCHR concerning the upcoming report on UNGASS implementation and human rights.

Publications 24 Май 2018English

WOLA, EQUIS, IDPC and Dejusticia submission to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights’ Report on UNGASS Implementation and Human Rights

WOLA, EQUIS, IDPC and Dejusticia outline the negative impacts of drug policies on women and suggest recommendations to mitigate and redress them.

News Alerts 22 Май 2018English

Ending Latin America’s crisis of avoidable pain

Although Colombia passed model legislation on palliative care in 2014 and some of the restrictions have been lifted, the barriers to access to essential medicines remain high.

News Alerts 7 Август 2017English

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