EECA communities and civil society call on governments to ensure that the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS protects community-led responses, removes punitive barriers, and sustains harm reduction.
IDPC provides key recommendations on how the expert panel can meaningfully engage with civil society, directly affected communities, Indigenous Peoples and youth within their work.
TNI's Programme Director for Drugs & Democracy reflects on his career, noting both key areas of progress and the persistent, damaging pull toward securitisation.
This joint civil society submission warns that restrictive laws and funding barriers are undermining the rights and operations of organisations supporting people who use drugs and other marginalised communities.
C-EHRN highlights shifting drug trends across Europe, noting the rising prevalence of polydrug use, potent synthetic substances, and the critical need for adapted harm reduction services.
The VNGOC and 125 co-signing organisations have issued an open letter to the UN, calling for urgent reforms to address procedural barriers that effectively exclude civil society.
The Drug Policy Alliance says shifting from fear-based narratives to positive, public health messaging is key to building safer and healthier communities.
Mainline's closure due to loss of international and domestic funding highlights growing concerns over the sustainability of harm reduction services globally.
Outgoing IDPC Executive Director, Ann Fordham reflects on the evolution of global drug policy, the growth of civil society advocacy, and the urgent need to defend hard-won progress.
