Human rights and social justice

Publications21 February 2023

Growing people power: The Support. Don’t Punish 2022 Global Day of Action – Summary report

The Support. Don't Punish campaign offers an overview of activities carried out as part of the Global Day of Action in 2022, which in their own unique ways helped connect policymaking processes with realities on the ground, solidify people power, and challenge criminalisation at its core.

Publications14 February 2023

Support, don’t punish: Drug decriminalization is harm reduction

Bratberg et al. highlight that decriminalisation offers advantages for pharmacists and their patients by breaking the cycle of despair caused by the justice system and encourages pharmacists to advocate for the implementation, evaluation, and expansion of decriminalisation policies.

Events

Sex, Drugs and Pieminister

Bristol, United Kingdom

15 February 2023

What are the parallels between drugs and sex work policy? Why do we need to talk about chemsex? And, how are you impacted?

News13 December 2022

Time for a humane and radical rethink on drug policy in South Africa

As South Africa lags far behind with harm reduction services compared to other countries in the region, wide-ranging reforms are needed to improve access to essential medicines, confront funding gaps and stop coercion into 'treatment'.

Publications30 November 2022

Contribution from the Civil Society Forum on Drugs to enhance the gender perspective into EU drug policy

CSFD identifies clear progress in the inclusion of gender issues and perspective in the new EU Drugs Strategy and Action plan, but recognises further development is crucial and provides recommendations.

News25 October 2022

Brazil harm reduction faces an uphill battle, even if Bolsonaro is ousted

Drug policy reform and harm reduction face a challenging political landscape: fierce opposition in parliament and inconsistent support from President-elect Lula.

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.

News28 September 2022

Brazilian activists deliver manifesto to end drug war to leading presidential candidate

The manifesto, entitled 'You're also a victim', encourages citizens to support much-needed change in the country's drug policy to prioritise care, regulation, justice and participation.

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.

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.

Publications6 September 2022

Technical brief: Transgender people and HIV in prisons and other closed settings

This technical brief sets out guiding principles and targeted interventions to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and facilitate access to healthcare for transgender people deprived of liberty.

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.

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