Human rights

News20 October 2022

Philippines: If we continue with "drug free", we continue to violate human rights

Without seriously addressing human rights violations and promoting redress, the UN Joint Programme in the Philippines risks institutionalising these abuses.

Publications19 October 2022

Implementation of HRC Resolution 45/33 on the protection of human rights in the Philippines

OHCHR calls on the Philippine government to adopt a transformative approach that centres rights-based solutions to enduring challenges, including in relation to the destructive war on drugs.

News18 October 2022

UN CESCR adopts country reports highlighting rights violations related to drug policies and announces a general comment on their impact

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights urged Guatemala and Italy to bring their drug policies in line with international human rights standards, including in relation to the decriminalisation of drug use.

News30 September 2022

Drug executions in Iran are back on the rise

Despite a decrease at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, killings have recently accelerated amidst social unrest and lessened international pressure.

Events

Pathways to moratorium on the use of the death penalty: effective and good practices from member states

Online / New York, USA

22 September 2022 - 22 September 2022

The technical assistance tools that can be provided by stakeholders and the civil society to support the States’ efforts will be explored with a view to advance the implementation of calls included in UNGA moratorium resolutions.

Events

CND 65th Session Reconvened

Vienna, Austria

8 December 2022 - 9 December 2022

The Reconvened 65th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will take place 8-9 December in Vienna.

Publications6 September 2022

Universal Periodic Review: How people who use drugs can engage and impact state reviews

INPUD offers guidance on contributions and advocacy around this key UN human rights mechanism.

Publications5 September 2022

2nd Brandenburg Forum (BBF) in Geneva: Aligning drug policies with human rights - Meeting report

This meeting report summarises key debates and interventions, and provides an account of the priorities identified by participants.

Events

Policing and vulnerability in Africa - Advanced human rights course,

Online

4 September 2022 - 8 September 2022

The course seeks to build a community of practitioners in the continent who can become active advocates for increase accountability of the police.

News8 August 2022

Colombia’s first leftist president says war on drugs has failed

In his inauguration speech, the new Colombian president called for a new international convention to overcome the harms of prohibitionism: human rights abuses, the strengthening of informal actors and the weakening of the state.

News2 August 2022

Singapore: UN experts call for immediate moratorium on executions for drug offences

The mandatory imposition of the death penalty and its use in drug offences is contrary to international human rights law and standards.

Publications28 July 2022

50th session of the Human Rights Council: Drug policy highlights

HRI underscores key debates, decisions and documents related to the session regarding human rights and drug-related issues.

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