Past Events

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Accelerating access to opioid agonist maintenance therapy (OAMT): An essential public health intervention

Geneva, Switzerland / Online

20 May 2026

Held alongside the 79th World Health Assembly, this inter-ministerial dialogue will focus on accelerating access to opioid agonist maintenance therapy as an essential public health intervention.

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.

39th Quebec Harm Reduction Conference (RQRDM)

Montreal, Canada

14 May 2026

The event brings together organisations, practitioners and communities to reaffirm the foundations of harm reduction in the face of stigma and misinformation.

RightsCon 2026 [ANULLLED]

Lusaka, Zambia / Online

5 May 2026 - 8 May 2026

RightsCon brings together global civil society, policymakers, technologists and advocates to confront urgent challenges at the intersection of human rights and technology, shaping strategies for a more open, secure and rights-respecting digital future.

Islam & drug policy — A webinar

Online

30 April 2026

Drawing on country experiences, this session discusses how Islamic perspectives can support harm reduction and people-centred drug policy reform.

CND 69 and drug policy reform: Unpacking key implications

Online

31 March 2026

This webinar reflects on key developments from this year’s CND session and their implications for the future of global drug policy reform.

69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

Vienna, Austria

9 March 2026 - 13 March 2026

The 69th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs is expected to take place on 9-13 March 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

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.

CND 69: Key issues and opportunities

Online

25 February 2026

The webinar will discuss the key issues that are likely to structure the debates, including in relation to tabled resolutions, and present how IDPC member organisations have used this forum for their advocacy.

VNGOC Q&A on the 69th CND

12 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

The VNGOC invites civil society representatives to an informal online meeting to share updates and practical information about the SEssion, including modalities for NGO participation and key civil society activities.

WHO Operational guide for needle and syringe programmes for people who inject drugs - Global webinar

Online

5 February 2026

This webinar launches WHO’s new operational guide on needle and syringe programmes, highlighting practical implementation, community leadership, and the role of NSPs in achieving the 2030 HIV and viral hepatitis targets.

Drug policy and people deprived of liberty: Connecting movement and international advocacy strategies

Online

27 January 2026

This event will examine key human rights standards on access to health and harm reduction in prisons, while sharing lessons learned from regional and international advocacy experiences.