Civil society engagement

Publications11 April 2024

'Youth in power': Addressing sustainability of youth-led drug related organisations

Youth RISE, SSDP International and Young Wave present a sustainability framework to develop skills, knowledge, network and strategies for young people in drug-related organisations internationally.

Publications9 April 2024

For a drug policy that makes Europe safer, healthier, and more just - Drug policy manifesto for the 2024 European Parliament elections

Over 30 European organisations acknowledge the failure of drug policies and demand a new approach prioritising health, rights, and community participation

Blog5 April 2024

CND 67: A meeting full of milestones

This year's CND marked a departure from conservative groupthink, fostering genuine debate —including as led by Colombia and the US, tensions among UN agencies' stances, and increased civil society participation.

Publications20 February 2024

Critical partners: Level and quality of civil society involvement in the field of drug policy

C-EHRN reports on the challenges faced and good practices by civil society organisations in Finland, Ireland, Greece and Hungary as they engage their governments in drug policy reform.

Publications14 February 2024

Global civil society report for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

The Vienna and New York NGO Committees on Drugs release a report outlining the issues, challenges, and opportunities experienced by civil society working in the field of drugs.

News25 January 2024

Canada: Outpouring of solidarity as BC prosecutors push back DULF case

Solidarity actions have taken place across the globe in solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front and its quest to save lives through a safe supply of opioids.

Blog17 January 2024

Reading the ‘coca’ leaves: Six predictions for global drug policy in 2024

Ann Fordham, IDPC Executive Director, discusses six critical developments to watch out for in relation to global drug policy.

News29 December 2023

Philippines: Before and after Duterte, Cebu group banners ‘better answer’ to drug war

Despite operating in a hostile environment, IDUCARE serve their community's health whilst advocating for effective drug policy reform.

Publications13 December 2023

IDPC Progress Report 2022-2023

IDPC summarises key wins and progress achieved between April 2022 and March 2023 toward ensuring that social justice and human rights are core tenets of drug policies.

News7 December 2023

Support, inform, share and act: Video report from C-EHRN's expert meeting

A series of videos summarising C-EHRN's 2023 activities and some of the expert meeting discussions.

Publications24 November 2023

RCF new grantmaking model: When communities decide

The Robert Carr Fund's innovative grant-making model contributes to the empowerment of organizations engaged in HIV response through long-term funding, flexible core funding, and deliberate efforts towards shifting power to civil society.

Events

Are we on track? — Launch of IDPC's shadow report for the midterm review of the 2019 Ministerial Declaration on drugs

Vienna, Austria

5 December 2023 - 5 December 2023

IDPC launches a Shadow Report to evaluate progress made against the challenges identified in the 2019 Ministerial Declaration on drugs.

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