Human rights & 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

Events

29th Harm Reduction International Conference - HR27

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

9 May 2027 - 12 May 2027

The conference focuses on the latest research and discussions on best practice in drug use, harm reduction and human rights.

News20 June 2026

Thailand: Dignity and harm reduction, not punishment — Statement at the Interactive dialogue with the UNSR on the Right to Health (HRC62)

Criminal penalties for drug use and possession continue to drive prison overcrowding and coercive treatment in Thailand, undermining health, dignity and access to care.

News11 April 2026

Jude Byrne emerging female leader award - Call for applications

Applications are open until 20 April, for this award supporting women with lived experience in advancing health and rights.

Events

Half-day of reflection and discussion on forced treatments in Canada

Ottawa, Canada

14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026

On May 14, 2026, experts and advocates will come together in Ottawa to discuss the current issues and debates around forced psychiatric and addiction treatment in Canada.

Publications10 April 2026

Building safe and healthy communities: A messaging playbook for proven solutions to homelessness, addiction, and mental health

The Drug Policy Alliance says shifting from fear-based narratives to positive, public health messaging is key to building safer and healthier communities.

Publications14 October 2025

Harm reduction in Europe: Histories, choices and hopes - Collection commemorating 20 years of C-EHRN

This collection examines Europe’s harm reduction journey, including early successes, uneven implementation, securitisation, stigma and medicalisation; and proposes a reframed, people-led approach centring wellbeing, acknowledging drug-use benefits, and advancing rights-based reforms.

Publications10 September 2025

Scapegoated communities, shared struggles: A call for solidarity with people who use drugs and queer and trans people

London-Nadeau et al. urge solidarity against authoritarian attacks on bodily autonomy, highlighting shared histories of resistance and how they gesture to collective liberation.

News21 August 2025

Call for applications: Fundraising strategy consultant – Help shape the next chapter of Support. Don’t Punish!

IDPC is seeking a consultant to help secure the future of the Support. Don't Punish campaign by diversifying its funding base and strengthening donor engagement.

Publications25 July 2025

Transitioning to legality: How to regulate the adult use cannabis market in Colombia

Martín-Lannes et al. provide insights from Colombia, emphasising context-specific regulations and offering recommendations that promote social equity.

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.

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