Social inclusion

Publications13 May 2026

Women, drug policy and the death penalty - Submission to OHCHR for report on the impact of drug policies on women and girls

HRI, ESOHR, KHRC and WHRIN call for the abolition of the death penalty for drug offences, highlighting its disproportionate impact on women and girls .

News13 May 2026

The HIV/AIDS response in Eastern Europe and Central Asia cannot be treated as business as usual in the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS!

EECA communities and civil society call on governments to ensure that the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS protects community-led responses, removes punitive barriers, and sustains harm reduction.

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.

Publications9 April 2026

Tackling systemic racism in drug law enforcement - Civil society contribution to the UN EMLER

IDPC and civil society partners highlight the deep-rooted racial inequalities in drug law enforcement, urging for reforms to dismantle systemic harm and discrimination.

Publications16 February 2026

Confiscations, public health obstructions, and perpetual displacement: Experiences and perspectives on urban law enforcement practices during a period of 'recriminalization' among people who use criminalized drugs

Singh Kelsall et al. find that harmful policing practices persisted during British Columbia’s decriminalisation pilot and subsequent recriminalisation, including confiscations, displacement and interference with overdose response.

Publications16 February 2026

Pipes as an engagement tool: Qualitative findings from a crack equipment and harm reduction training intervention in England

Harris et al. find that providing inhalation equipment alongside workforce training facilitates stronger relationships between providers and people who use crack, and new engagement opportunities, despite enduring structural barriers.

Publications12 February 2026

A National Mission for Change: Putting People, Evidence and Rights at the Heart of Scotland’s Drug Policy  

The Scottish Drugs Forum published a human-centred list of recommendations for the incoming Scottish government, emphasising courageous policymaking and leading with compassion.

Events

International Chemsex Conference: Optimising support and care for people engaging in chemsex

Antwerp, Belgium

3 March 2026 - 5 March 2026

A transdisciplinary conference examining the complex realities of chemsex and advancing evidence-based, harm reduction and gender-responsive approaches to support and care, grounded in community expertise and human rights.

Publications14 January 2026

What we need, not what we’re given: recommendations for action from young sex workers who use drugs

Schneider et al. argue that criminalising sex work and drug use forces young sex workers into danger, undermining health and rights, and call for decriminalisation, safe supply and peer-led harm reduction.

Publications14 January 2026

Safer inhalation devices: a rapid Health Impact Assessment of a harm reduction pilot for people who smoke crack cocaine

Ashton et al. find that these devices can reduce health risks for people who smoke crack cocaine, highlighting an overlooked harm reduction intervention with clear public health benefits.

Publications14 January 2026

A call for inclusive language: Advancing a human rights-based approach to criminal justice at the United Nations

Perseus Strategies and allies call on the UN to replace stigmatising criminal justice language with person-centred terminology to advance a human rights-based approach to justice, dignity and social reintegration.

Events

Our words matter: Advancing inclusive language and a human rights-based approach to criminal justice at the United Nations

Online

9 January 2026

Join this virtual seminar to learn how inclusive, dignity-based language can strengthen human rights and improve criminal justice outcomes at the UN.

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