2016 UNGASS

Events

65th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

Vienna / Online

13 March 2022 - 17 March 2022

The 65th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is expected to take place on 14-18 March 2022.

Publications19 August 2021

Turning the tide: Growth, visibility and impact of the civil society drug policy reform movement at the UN

IDPC offers a historical analysis of civil society advocacy for drug policy reform at the UN, assessing gains, challenges and insight on how the latter have been generally overcome.

Publications11 April 2021

Taking stock of half a decade of drug policy - An evaluation of UNGASS implementation

IDPC takes stock of progress made on the implementation of the recommendations included in the UNGASS Outcome Document, focusing on six critical areas: public health, development, human rights, civil society engagement, UN agency collaboration and cooperation, and drug policy evaluation.

Press Releases9 April 2021

As the UN celebrates the 60th anniversary of the global ‘war on drugs’, experts highlight its devastating impacts

Despite some progress, in most parts of the world, governments remain wedded to draconian policies that continue to have catastrophic impact on communities and have resoundingly failed in their stated purpose of eradicating illicit drug markets.

Publications7 April 2021

Edging forward: How the UN’s language on drugs has advanced since 1990 (Version 2)

IDPC and TNI provide an overview of the evolution of the UN-agreed language on key drug policy issues for the last three decades.

News10 September 2020

Drug policy experts raise concerns regarding the draft EU Agenda and Action Plan on Drugs 2021-2025 - Open Letter

Civil society experts concerned the new Agenda and Action plan turns its back to the EU's 'balanced approach' on drug policy.

Publications27 July 2020

The 2020 Commission on Narcotic Drugs - Report of Proceedings

IDPC provides an overview of the 63rd session, highlighting the fault lines underlying an ever-eroding 'Vienna consensus'.

Events

Civil society webinar discussing the World Drug Report 2020

Online

27 July 2020

The aim of the event is to present the World Drug Report 2020 and its use by civil society.

Publications10 July 2020

World Drug Report 2020

UNODC compiles data on thriving drug markets, noting a 30% rise in use over the last decade yet remaining mostly silent on human rights impact of drug control.

Publications8 June 2020

5th Brandenburg Forum on Drugs and Development Policies report

The 5th Brandenburg Forum offered a space for government, UN and civil society representatives to discuss the state of play of international drug policy as well as recent trends and developments.

Events

Special commemorative event of the 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

Online

26 June 2020 - 25 June 2020

The event will launch the World Drug Report 2020 and address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world drug situation.

Publications25 February 2020

Recommendations for the new UNODC Executive Director: Opportunities and challenges in global drug policy

IDPC offers recommendations to the new UNODC Director related to a range of key concerns, including on UN system-wide coherence, human rights and health.

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