The 'war on drugs' has criminalised drug use, trafficking and cultivation for more than five decades, mostly affecting the poorest communities in the world.
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a resolution on the Philippines is crucial for holding the government accountable for thousands of “drug war” killings and other abuses.
This paper highlights the need to reaffirm and recognise the need for a rights-based approach, the crucial role of communities and of international solidarity and funding for the implementation of UHC for all.
Dr Rachel Sutherland provides an in-depth overview of new psychoactive substances in Australia, including what they are, who uses them and which specific substances are being consumed.
As member states agreed to tackle international drug trafficking aggressively, observers fear more of the same negative consequences on people who use drugs and local growers of crops deemed illicit.
IDPC is looking for a consultant to undertake a capacity scan and review of the governance structures of seven member organisations, and to consider our coordination and reporting mechanisms as a Consortium.
