UN drug conventions

Publications17 January 2023

The spectre of article 14: The INCB Report for 2021, regulated cannabis markets and the board’s potential enforcement measures

The spectre of article 14: The INCB Report for 2021, regulated cannabis markets and the board’s potential enforcement measures

IDPC addresses the tensions facing the INCB, and the global drug control regime as a whole, in relation to the increasing number of jurisdictions adopting legally regulated markets, and concludes on the need for reform and modernisation.

Blog22 December 2022

'Drug-free world' no more! Historic resolution at the UN spells end of consensus on drugs

'Drug-free world' no more! Historic resolution at the UN spells end of consensus on drugs

The recent and unprecedented vote on a UN General Assembly drug policy resolution sounds the death knell on the retrograde 'Vienna consensus'.

Publications13 December 2022

Converging universes: 20 years of human rights and drug policy at the United Nations

Converging universes: 20 years of human rights and drug policy at the United Nations

IDPC highlights how the increasing involvement of UN human rights entities in drug policy debates has paved the way for greater, yet still insufficient, consideration of health, human rights and development.

Publications7 December 2022

IDPC analysis of the UNODC World Drug Report 2022

IDPC analysis of the UNODC World Drug Report 2022

IDPC welcomes the report’s impressive range of data and analysis, as well as its attention to environmental impacts; but regrets the continued lack of acknowledgement of the destructive impact of punitive drug policies, related human rights abuses and opportunities for meaningful reform.

Publications7 December 2022

UN CESCR general comment on drug policies: Maximising civil society engagement

UN CESCR general comment on drug policies: Maximising civil society engagement

This briefing outlines likely next steps in the drafting process and suggested themes for the Comment to address.

Publications6 December 2022

Addressing and countering the world drug problem through a comprehensive, integrated and balanced approach - 'Omnibus resolution' of the Third Committee of the UNGA

Addressing and countering the world drug problem through a comprehensive, integrated and balanced approach - 'Omnibus resolution' of the Third Committee of the UNGA

This year's 'omnibus' resolution includes decisive language on the need to align drug control policies with human rights guidelines and obligations.

Events

66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

Vienna, Austria

13 March 2023 - 17 March 2023

The 66th session will take place from 13-17 March 2023.

Publications29 October 2022

Preparations for an inclusive and meaningful mid-term review of the 2019 Ministerial Declaration in 2024

Preparations for an inclusive and meaningful mid-term review of the 2019 Ministerial Declaration in 2024

IDPC draws from lessons learnt from prior reviews to provide recommendations on the possible format and outcomes for the 2024 mid-term review.

Events

2009-2019: Capturing a decade of international drug policy advocacy

2009-2019: Capturing a decade of international drug policy advocacy

Online

27 October 2022

A workshop to take stock of developments in a decade of global drug policy.

News23 September 2022

Irrational war on drugs, destruction of the Amazon, expose humanity's failures, Colombia's Petro tells UN

Irrational war on drugs, destruction of the Amazon, expose humanity's failures, Colombia's Petro tells UN

Underscoring the hypocrisy of the drug war, the Colombian president calls for solutions that prioritise compassion and build peace.

Events

CND 65th Session Reconvened

CND 65th Session Reconvened

Vienna, Austria

8 December 2022 - 9 December 2022

The Reconvened 65th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will take place 8-9 December in Vienna.

Events

CND Chair one-day special forum on availability and access to controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes.

CND Chair one-day special forum on availability and access to controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes.

Online / Vienna, Austria

9 October 2022

The forum will take place on 10 October 2022 at the Vienna International Centre.

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