Human rights

News19 December 2024

Bolivia: Despite progress, tackling overcrowding in prisons remains pressing

The Special Rapporteur noted how private drug treatment facilities are not subject to adequate control and supervision, fueling violence and injustice against people who use drugs.

News12 December 2024

End executions, embrace regional progress - IDPC joins 26 NGOs urging Singapore to abandon the death penalty

Executions for drug offences undermine human rights and regional cooperationon illegal drug trafficking.

News11 December 2024

INCB President statement for Human Rights Day 2024

Jallal Toufiq underscored the need to overcome disparities in access to controlled medicines and treatment services, prioritising health and alternatives to punishment.

News11 December 2024

‘War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly’: UN human rights chief

The High Commissioner emphasised the need for a radical shift in approach that prioritises health, dignity and inclusion.

Blog10 December 2024

Human rights and drug policies: Reflecting on a year of successes and frustrations - International Human Rights Day 2024

IDPC marks Human Rights Day 2024 by shining a light on setbacks, key progress and promising avenues to better align drug policies and human rights standards.

Blog28 November 2024

The drugs omnibus resolution 2024: The cold war between ‘drug-free world’ and ‘harm reduction’

The resolution's veneer of consensus betrays deepening fractures in global drug policy debates, as demonstrated by the string of 'disassociation' statements that followed the document's adoption.

News28 November 2024

Human rights must be at the core of drug policy - Open letter to Ms. Ghada Waly calling for strong UNODC statement on International Human Rights Day

Organisations worldwide urge UNODC's Executive Director to mark International Human Rights Day 2024 by calling on Member States to align drug policies and practices with human rights, and commit to placing human rights at the centre of all dimensions of the UNODC’s work.

Publications3 November 2024

57th Human Rights Council: Drug policy highlights

HRI spotlights key concerns from the 57th Human Rights Council, including rising drug-related executions, human rights violations in Sri Lanka, and racial disparities in criminal justice.

News31 October 2024

Urgent support needed amidst escalations in Lebanon

Kindly consider donating to Skoun's important work providing health and harm reduction services amidst escalating violence.

Events

Geneva course on drug policy, public health, and diplomacy

Geneva, Switzerland / Online

27 January 2025 - 30 January 2025

A new course hosted online and in person at the University of Geneva will explore current events and evolving perspectives around international drug policy and controlled substances.

Publications4 October 2024

UN CESCR reports reveal drug policy and harm reduction shortcomings in seven countries

Recent UN CESCR observations on a seven countries emphasise the need for rights- and health-based drug policies, including decriminalisation and access to harm reduction.

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.

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