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Ending the war on drugs

Washington D.C., United States

14 November 2011

This conference will bring together prominent scholars and international leaders to analyze current policy and propose practical alternatives such as legalization.

International Federation of NGOs Conference - 'Strength, unity and diversity: time for an international voice for NGOs'

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7 November 2011 - 10 November 2011

A major objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for decision makers and professionals to gain an understanding of NGO issues and needs in relation to addressing alcohol and other drug use and associated harm, with a particular focus on the Asian and Pacific regions.

Drugs, Stigma and the Media: Promoting constructive reporting on drugs and the people who use them

Dublin, Ireland

4 November 2011

Harm Reduction International and the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy is co-sponsoring a panel discussion of journalists on November 3rd in Dublin at 6pm that will explore the challenges of media reporting on drug use issues, and the need for constructive press coverage that informs sensible public policy and discourse rather than promoting stigmatising stereotypes.

International Drug Policy Reform Conference - 'Reform now!'

Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles, CA, USA

1 November 2011 - 4 November 2011

The International Drug Policy Reform Conference is a biennial event that brings together people from around the world who believe that the war on drugs is doing more harm than good. It brings together over 1,000 attendees representing 30 different countries.

Asia-Pacific High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Assessment of Progress Against Commitments in the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS and the Millennium Development Goals

Bangkok, Thailand

31 October 2011 - 2 November 2011

The Asia-Pacific High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Assessment of Progress Against Commitments in the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on the 1st - 3rd November 2011.

International Conference on Global Health and Public Health Education

Hong Kong, China

24 October 2011 - 26 October 2011

The Open Society Foundations Global Drug Policy program will be holding a satellite session entitled "Drug Policies: A Public Health Issue", during the International Conference on Global Health and Public Health Education.

50 years of Drug Prohibition

Geneva, Switzerland

18 October 2011

Various leaders of the federal government, academics and representatives of international networks will debate the “war on drugs” in order to provide a global overview of the question.

Substance use and recessions: insights from economic analyses of alcohol and how drug use differs

London, United Kingdom

18 October 2011

The lecture will provide the audience with an understanding of how the general economy impacts on drug markets (both supply and demand) using simple economic principles and the extent to which we see these economic mechanisms dominate, or get dominated by other social and psychological mechanisms.

Training on regional and international human rights mechanisms for civil society actors in Africa

To be confirmed

16 October 2011 - 20 October 2011

The main objective of the training programme is to build the capacity of representatives of African human rights NGOs with knowledge and skills to effectively use the African human rights and international system in their work towards human rights promotion and protection on the continent.

1st European Harm Reduction Meeting

Marseille, France

5 October 2011 - 6 October 2011

The European Harm Reduction Network, which was recently formed by 10 organisations with a shared interest in advocating for harm reduction in Europe, will be hosting its first meeting, which will consist of plenary sessions and capacity-building workshops.

Contemporary Drug Problems 2011 Conference - Beyond The Buzzword: Problematising 'Drugs'

Prato, Italy

2 October 2011 - 4 October 2011

This conference will bring together leading international researchers in drug use and addiction studies from a range of research disciplines and methods – both qualitative and quantitative.

Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and public health - 'Plotting a new course'

Manchester, United Kingdom

20 September 2011 - 21 September 2011

This two day event is designed to provide the opportunity for participants to explore the issues and opportunities facing services and service users through a mixture of discussionand debate; informative and thought provoking presenters;the best treatment and specialist support; training 'tasters'; demonstrations of products and interventions.