Civil society engagement

Publications20 February 2025

Stigmatising substance use terminology in grant abstracts following high-level language guidance

Eschliman et al. show that stigmatising terminology in NIDA-funded grant abstracts has dropped by over half since 2013 and provide guidance for further elimination.

News20 February 2025

STOPAIDS membership statement on impact of PEPFAR cuts on the HIV response

IDPC joins 41 organisations in urging the UK Government to oppose US funding cuts to PEPFAR and strengthen the UK’s response to fill the gap.

News14 February 2025

‘RCF’s long-term investment into community-led networks fuels harm reduction advocacy’ — Interview with Jamie Bridge

Years of advocacy, including by IDPC with the support of the Robert Carr Fund, led to the first CND resolution acknowledging 'harm reduction' in 2024.

Events

CND 68: Key issues and opportunities

Online

27 February 2025

The webinar will discuss the key issues that are likely to structure the debates, including in relation to tabled resolutions, and present how IDPC member organisations have used this forum for their advocacy.

Publications16 January 2025

Cultivating ecosystems of change for lasting impact: The Support. Don’t Punish 2024 Global Day of Action – Summary report

The Support. Don't Punish Global Day of Action reflects the growing movement against the 'war on drugs', uniting communities under a shared banner to demand rights-affirming drug policies, harm reduction, and collective action for a fairer future.

News13 January 2025

The Robert Carr Fund awards USD $23,380,000 to community-led networks for the 2025-2027 grant cycle

RCF awards $23,380,000 to 25 international grantees, including IDPC and several of its members, to support organisational strengthening, HIV-related services, and advocacy efforts.

News17 December 2024

A failed attack against the pro-harm reduction drug strategy of Budapest

Despite repressive attempts by Hungary's ruling party to dismantle it, Budapest's progressive, rights-based city drug strategy endures in the absence of a national drug framework.

News11 December 2024

From crowdfunding to government support: How Bulgaria’s only harm reduction center secured public support and government resources

Despite ongoing challenges, the Pink House Project has expanded its provision, which includes a drop-in centre and mobile outreach van.

Publications11 December 2024

Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use - Scotland's National Collaborative

IDPC was delighted to join the launch of the Charter, welcoming its commitment to civil society engagement and encouraging political leadership to resource its implementation.

Events

Health and human rights summit: Advancing the wellbeing of people who use drugs

Adelaide, Australia

10 December 2024 - 11 December 2024

On 11th December in Adelaide, the Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) host an open forum event centring the health and human rights of people who use drugs.

News2 October 2024

Canada: Drug decriminalisation is under attack

Communities must unite against the political weaponisation of the overdose crisis and defend human-rights-focused solutions such as decriminalisation and harm reduction.

Blog28 August 2024

Introducing IDPC’s new Strategic Plan for 2024-2027!

IDPC’s new Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 outlines an ambitious approach to advance drug policy reform, addressing pivotal challenges for our movement in relation to funding, equitable regulation, and media impact, to name a few.

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