Human rights and social justice

Publications1 January 1970

'Disrupt and vilify': The war on immigrants inside the US war on drugs

The Drug Policy Alliance and Human Rights Watch presents recommendations on immigration and drug laws that disproportionately affect migrants

Publications21 July 2025

Security toolkit: Protecting implementers and improving programme outcomes

CSIH-WCA and FHI 360 produced a toolkit to equip key population programs with the tools to stay safe, stay strong, and deliver better HIV outcomes on the frontlines.

News1 July 2025

Drug laws and access to justice in Malaysia fellowship programme - Call for applications

The Fellowship involves carrying out an action plan over a maximum period of 3 months with a budget of USD3,000, under the guidance of a mentor.

Publications4 June 2025

Land use, drug policy and climate justice - Plató magazine special edition

This publication offers contributions to the debate on land use and climate justice, shining a light on the dynamics arising from current drug policies in Brazil.

Publications20 February 2025

Decolonising global health in the Global South by the Global South: Turning the lens inward

Sharma and Sam-Agudu propose a framework to reassess coloniality in Global South public health, tackling harmful behaviours and systemic inequalities while developing new frameworks that elevate neglected knowledge systems.

Events

Decriminalisation and the rights of young people who use drugs

Online

18 February 2025 - 20 February 2025

This workshop from YouthRISE will discuss youth-centred legal approaches and advocacy for youth empowerment.

News26 September 2024

Decriminalising drug use can help save lives, redirect resources for infectious diseases, says Malaysia deputy health minister

Deputy Minister Lukanisman said decriminalisation challenges stigma, facilitates access to health services, and tackles social injustice and called on international leaders to consider this policy.

Events

The future of drug policy: Health and well-being for all

Online

20 September 2024

The ImPACT Coalition organises a discussion on how responses to drug-related issues can help progress the Sustainable Development Goals.

Events

Campaign for the elimination of violence against women who use drugs - EVAWUD 2024

24 November 2024 - 10 December 2024

WHRIN launches 16-day period of global advocacy to demonstrate support for action and policy that prioritise human rights, gender awareness, and harm reduction.

News20 June 2024

The weight of inaction: The mothers fighting the war on drugs in Brazil

Women and mothers in Brazil are honouring the memories of their lost loved ones by advocating for justice and an end to the state-sanctioned violence of the 'war on drugs'.

Events

RightsCon 2025: Taipei

Taipei and Online

24 February 2025 - 27 February 2025

RightsCon 2025 aims to build strategies and drive forward change toward a more free, open, and connected digital world.

Publications11 March 2024

3rd Brandenburg Forum (BBF) in Geneva: Consolidating progress for human rights in drug policy - Meeting report

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

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