61st Human Rights Council: Drug policy opportunities

The upcoming 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, to be held between 23 February and 31 March 2026, presents critical opportunities for reflecting on the impacts of drug control policies on human rights worldwide and on States’ obligations to promote and protect people’s rights, while discussing pathways for reform.

Below are some key moments where drug policy will or can be addressed, and suggestions for mainstreaming drug policy in the session. More information about civil society participation during the session can be found here.